---
title: "Delete a reserved IP"
description: "Delete a reserved public IP to release it and stop its monthly charge, or delete a VPC IP to return its two addresses to the VPC."
content_type: "how-to"
product: "tir-reserved-ip"
platform: "TIR"
url: "/tir/tir-reserved-ip/how-to/delete-a-reserved-ip/"
topic: ["reserved-ips"]
---

# Delete a reserved IP

Deleting a reserved IP releases it from your account. For a public IP, this also stops its monthly
charge. A VPC IP gives both of its addresses, the IP and the **Egress IP**, back to the VPC.

## Before you begin

You need a role with Delete permission on reserved IPs. The IP must be **Available**, so if it is
**Attached**, [detach it](/tir/tir-reserved-ip/how-to/detach-a-reserved-ip/) from every resource
first. A deleted IP is released from your account for good.

To use a VPC IP in another project, delete it and reserve a new one there. Only a public IP can be
transferred.

## Delete a public IP

1. In TIR, open your project. In the side menu, under **PLATFORM SERVICES**, select **Networking**,
   then **Reserve IP**.
2. In the row of the IP, open the **Action** menu and select **Delete Reserve IP**. This choice is
   available while the IP is **Available**.
3. In **Delete Reserve IP**, tick "I understand and want to delete Reserve IP" with the address
   shown.
4. Select **Delete**.

The IP leaves the **Manage Reserved IP** list, and its charge stops.

## Delete a VPC IP

1. In TIR, open your project. In the side menu, under **PLATFORM SERVICES**, select **Networking**,
   then **Reserve IP**.
2. In the row of the VPC IP, open the **Action** menu and select **Delete VPC IP**. This choice is
   available while the IP is **Available**.
3. In **Delete VPC IP**, tick "I understand and want to delete VPC IP" with the address shown.
4. Select **Delete**.

The VPC IP leaves the **Manage Reserved IP** list and is released.

## If the delete is refused

For the message you see and what to do about it, see
[Troubleshooting Reserve IP](/tir/tir-reserved-ip/troubleshooting/tir-reserved-ip/).