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# Destroy Instances

Deleting an instance permanently and irreversibly destroys the instance and its contents. To destroy a Instance from the [control panel](https://my.flow.swiss/#/compute/instances), click on the Instance's name to access its main page and select **Delete** from the action menu (top in the right corner):

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