---
title: "destroy instance"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/v0/instances/{id}/"
tags: ["Instances"]
---

# destroy instance

`DELETE /api/v0/instances/{id}/`

Destroys/deletes an instance permanently. This is irreversible and will delete all data.

CLI Usage: `vastai destroy instance <id>`

## Path parameters

- `id` integer, required

## Response `200`

Instance destroyed successfully

- object
  - `success` boolean — Whether the destruction was successful
  - `msg` string — Optional status message

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - invalid instance ID
- `404` — Instance not found
- `429` — Too many requests

---

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