---
title: "Check if it's safe to drop the given instances. If not list all the reasons why its not safe."
method: GET
path: "/instances/dropInstance/validate"
tags: ["Instance"]
---

# Check if it's safe to drop the given instances. If not list all the reasons why its not safe.

`GET /instances/dropInstance/validate`

## Query parameters

- `instanceNames` string[], required

## Response `200`

Success

## Other responses

- `500` — Internal error

---

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