---
title: "Delete an index"
method: DELETE
path: "/indexes/{index_name}"
tags: ["Manage Indexes"]
---

# Delete an index

`DELETE /indexes/{index_name}`

Delete an existing index.

## Path parameters

- `index_name` string, required

## Headers

- `X-Pinecone-Api-Version` string, required

## Response `202`

The request to delete the index has been accepted.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized. Possible causes: Invalid API key.
- `403` — Forbidden. Deletion protection enabled.
- `404` — Index not found.
- `412` — There is a pending collection created from this index.
- `500` — Internal server error.

---

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