---
title: Delete
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/firewall/rule/delete
description: Removes a specified rule from a Vultr firewall group to help maintain security configurations for your cloud infrastructure.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:05:33.589453Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:45:38.756752Z
---

The `vultr-cli firewall rule delete` command removes a specified rule from a Vultr firewall group, helping maintain security configurations by eliminating unwanted access controls.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli firewall rule delete <Firewall Group ID> <Firewall Rule Number>
```

## Examples

```console
# Full example
$ vultr-cli firewall rule delete 704ac064-4ff2-49ca-a6e6-88262cca8f8a f31ade4f-2308-4a58-82c6-2d1bae0837b3

# Shortened example with aliases
$ vultr-cli fw r d 704ac064-4ff2-49ca-a6e6-88262cca8f8a f31ade4f-2308-4a58-82c6-2d1bae0837b3
```