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# Remove a volume
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When you delete a volume, all of the content inside the volume will be erased.
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From the menu select **Volumes**, tick the checkbox next to the volume you want remove then click **Remove**.
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You cannot remove volumes attached to a container. If you want to do this, first remove the container then remove the volumes.
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When the confirmation message appears, click **Remove**.