---
title: "Delete a VPC"
description: "Delete a TIR VPC once every VM is detached from it, which removes the network and releases its address range."
content_type: "how-to"
product: "tir-vpc"
platform: "TIR"
url: "/tir/tir-vpc/how-to/delete-a-vpc/"
topic: ["vpcs"]
---

# Delete a VPC

Delete a VPC you have finished with. Deleting removes the network and releases its address range, and it is
permanent.

## Before you begin

You need a role with Delete permission on VPCs. Detach the VPC from every VM first, as [Attach a VPC to a VM](/tir/tir-vm/how-to/attach-a-vpc-to-a-vm/) shows. **Delete** becomes
available once the VPC is free. To change only the name, [rename the VPC](/tir/tir-vpc/how-to/rename-a-vpc/)
instead.

## Delete the VPC

1. In TIR, open your project. In the side menu, under **PLATFORM SERVICES**, select **Networking**, then **VPC**.
2. In the VPC's row, open the **Actions** menu and select **Delete**.
3. In **Delete VPC**, tick "I understand and want to delete the VPC" with the name shown.
4. Select **Delete VPC**.

The VPC disappears from the list. If you still need a private network, see
[Create a VPC](/tir/tir-vpc/how-to/create-a-vpc/). For help when a delete is refused, see
[Troubleshooting VPC](/tir/tir-vpc/troubleshooting/tir-vpc/).