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# delete-user-openvpn

The vpn delete-user-openvpn command is used to delete an existing OpenVPN user from a specified VPN instance. This command permanently removes the selected user and their VPN credentials.

## Usage

```
cldkctl vpn delete-user-openvpn [flags]
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl vpn delete-user-openvpn
```

2. Enter the VPN name in the **VPN Name** field. To obtain or verify it, refer to **vpn list.**
3. Enter the public IP address in the **IP Public** field.
4. Enter the username of the OpenVPN user you wish to delete in the **Username** field.
5. Press **y** for Confirm or **n** for Cancel.

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6. Once successful, the terminal displays **"✓ User OpenVPN successfully deleted".**

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags.](/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md) Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flags      | Description                            |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for delete user open vpn command. |