# Remove a volume

{% hint style="danger" %}
When you delete a volume, all of the content inside the volume will be erased.
{% endhint %}

From the menu select **Volumes**, tick the checkbox next to the volume you want remove then click **Remove**.

{% hint style="info" %}
You cannot remove volumes attached to a container. If you want to do this, first remove the container then remove the volumes.
{% endhint %}

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When the confirmation message appears, click **Remove**.

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