Detach and delete a Lightsail block storage disk
If you no longer need a block storage disk, you can detach it from your stopped Lightsail instance, and then delete it. This topic describes how to back up your data and safely delete a disk.
Prerequisites
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Stop your instance from running. You have to do this before you can detach and then delete your disk. Learn how to stop your instance
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(Optional) We recommend that you create a snapshot of your disk. That way, you have a backup in case you change your mind. For more information, see Create a snapshot of your database
Detach and delete your disk
Once you stop your Lightsail instance, you can safely detach and delete your disk.
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On the home page, choose Storage.
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Choose the name of your attached disk to manage it.
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On the disk management page, choose Detach.
After a few seconds, the disk is detached and ready to be deleted or reattached.
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Choose the Delete tab.
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Choose Delete disk, and then confirm by choosing Yes, delete.
Important
This is a permanent operation and can't be undone. You will lose all data on the disk when you delete it.
