---
title: Delete
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/instance/delete
description: Permanently removes a specified Vultr virtual machine instance from your account using its ID.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:05:52.339789Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:46:11.776029Z
---

The `vultr-cli instance delete` command permanently removes a specified Vultr virtual machine instance from your account. It requires an instance ID as an argument.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli instance delete <Instance ID>
```