---
title: Delete
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/database/delete
description: Permanently removes a specified database instance from your Vultr account with no option for recovery.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:02:44.906381Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:41:26.324368Z
---

The `vultr-cli database delete` command permanently removes a specified managed database instance from your Vultr account after confirmation, freeing associated resources and stopping billing.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli database delete <Database ID>
```