# Delete Port

{% hint style="danger" %}
Before you delete a port in the VPC, make sure there are no instances using the port you want to delete.
{% endhint %}

* On the Ports tab on the VPC Details page press the Delete button in the More column.

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* Click the **yes button** to continue the deletion process.

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* The notification **"Port has been successfully deleted!"** that the port configuration has been successfully deleted.

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