---
title: Delete
url: https://docs.vultr.com/products/storage/block-storage/block-storage-snapshot/delete
description: Delete Vultr block storage snapshots via API without affecting existing cloned volumes.
publish_date: 2026-03-27T12:15:53.030614Z
last_updated: 2026-05-26T19:42:28.464928Z
---

Deleting a Block Storage Snapshot removes it permanently from the account. Block storage volumes already cloned from the snapshot are independent and are not affected by its deletion.

Follow this guide to delete a Block Storage Snapshot using the Vultr API.

1. Send a `GET` request to the [**List Block Storage Snapshots** endpoint](https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/block/operation/list-block-snapshots) and note the `id` of the snapshot to delete.

    ```console
    $ curl "https://api.vultr.com/v2/blocks/snapshots" \
        -X GET \
        -H "Authorization: Bearer ${VULTR_API_KEY}"
    ```

1. Send a `DELETE` request to the [**Delete Block Storage Snapshot** endpoint](https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/block/operation/delete-block-snapshot) to delete the snapshot. Replace `SNAPSHOT-ID` with the snapshot ID.

    ```console
    $ curl "https://api.vultr.com/v2/blocks/snapshots/{snapshot-id}" \
        -X DELETE \
        -H "Authorization: Bearer ${VULTR_API_KEY}"
    ```

    A successful request returns a `204 No Content` response.