How to Delete a Cloud VPS
Introduction
Deleting a Cloud VPS on SeFlow is a permanent action that completely removes the server, its data, and all configurations. This procedure is useful when the server is no longer needed, when you want to free up resources, or when reorganizing your infrastructure.
What Deleting a Cloud VPS Involves
When a Cloud VPS is deleted, the following are permanently removed:
- all data stored on the system disks;
- operating system configurations;
- installed applications;
- any existing snapshots;
- network rules or linked configurations.
The public IP address associated with the VPS will be released and may be reassigned to other services.
Prerequisites
- Access to the SeFlow Control Panel.
- Awareness that deletion is irreversible.
- A backup of important data, if needed.
How to Delete a Cloud VPS from the SeFlow Panel
To permanently delete a Cloud VPS, follow these steps:
- Log in to the SeFlow Control Panel.
- Go to the Cloud VPS section.
- Select the VPS you want to delete.
- Open the tab or section dedicated to VPS Actions.
- Click on DELETE VPS.
- If prompted, confirm that you understand the consequences of the operation.
- Confirm again by selecting OK, CONFIRM.
The VPS will enter the deletion process and will no longer be accessible.
Things to Check Before Deleting a Cloud VPS
- Ensure that no critical service is currently using the server.
- Check if any DNS records point to its public IP address.
- Review firewall rules or load balancer associations that may involve this VPS.
- Disable any automatic backups or scheduled scripts related to the VPS.
Alternatives to Deletion
In some cases, deletion may not be the best solution. Consider alternatives such as:
- Shutting down the VPS to save resources while keeping data intact;
- Creating a snapshot to preserve the system state before removal;
- Initializing the VPS to restore it to its original condition without deleting it permanently;
- Converting the VPS into a Cloud Server if more performance or flexibility is needed.
Conclusion
Deleting a Cloud VPS is a simple but irreversible action. Ensure you have considered all consequences before proceeding, and create backups or snapshots when necessary. Proper lifecycle management of VPS instances helps maintain an organized and efficient SeFlow infrastructure.
