---
title: Delete
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/users/delete
description: Permanently removes a specified user account from your Vultr infrastructure with confirmation to prevent accidental deletion.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:09:16.540651Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:52:30.041305Z
---

The `vultr-cli user delete` command permanently removes a user account from your Vultr infrastructure. Specify the user ID to delete the associated account and its access permissions.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli user delete <user ID>
```

## Examples

```console
# Full example
$ vultr-cli users delete 821fae4d-2a0f-4b0e-8ffd-2fe59d67d4b2

# Shortened with alias commands
$ vultr-cli u d 821fae4d-2a0f-4b0e-8ffd-2fe59d67d4b2
```