---
title: "Drop an instance"
method: DELETE
path: "/instances/{instanceName}"
tags: ["Instance"]
---

# Drop an instance

`DELETE /instances/{instanceName}`

Drop an instance

## Path parameters

- `instanceName` string, required

## Response `200`

Success

## Other responses

- `404` — Instance not found
- `409` — Instance cannot be dropped
- `500` — Internal error

---

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