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Doctl / Delete Database From Cluster

Delete Database From Cluster

Deletes a specific database from the cluster.

$
Terminal
doctl d db rm <database_id> <database_name>

When To Use

When decommissioning a database after migration or re-architecture.

Pro Tip

Double-check backup status; deletions are irreversible.

Warning

Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.

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Back to syntax
$
Generated Command
doctl d db rm <database_id> <database_name>

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Deleting database: mydb Deletion Progress

Confirmation of the deletion request.

Database ID: 12345 Database ID Confirmed

Echoes the ID of the database being deleted.

Deletion successful. Outcome

Indicates the successful completion of the deletion.

Power User Variants

Optimized versions

doctl databases db rm 12345 --force

Forces deletion without confirmation prompt.

doctl databases db rm 12345 --timeout 30s

Sets a timeout for the deletion operation.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

Error: Database deletion failed

Solution: Check logs for details on why deletion didn't succeed.

Error: Unauthorized request

Solution: Verify that the access token has deletion permissions.

Error: Database still in use

Solution: Ensure no connections are active before deleting.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

doctl
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Doctl before the shell applies any redirect operators.
d
d|databases
The value supplied for d|databases.
rm
rm|delete
The value supplied for rm|delete.
<database_id>
database id
The value supplied for database id.
<database_name>
database name
The value supplied for database name.

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