# Delete Networks

Delete a Fabric Network if you migrate your connections to a different Network instance or you no longer need it.

* Before you delete a Network, you must [delete individual Fabric connections](https://docs.equinix.com/fabric/managing-connections/fabric-connections-delete.md) to the Network you want to delete.
* The Network you want to delete must be in the ACTIVE status.

To delete a Network object:

1. Log in to the [Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/fabric) > *Fabric Dashboard*.

2. From the *Connections* menu, select **Networks Inventory**.

3. Use the context switcher and select a project to display Networks associated with the selected project.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/inventory-context-switcher-4bb5f90ab68b3eb1815fcba8d7420363.png)

4. Locate and click the Network you want to delete.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/inventory-locate-network-79c3094dd9afe51a241e505ad634aa1d.png)

   > **Tip**
   >
   > Use filters to limit the number of Networks on the list.

5. Click *Options* and click **Delete Network**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/inventory-network-details-468187cd97e8be06fb388c65dbd22287.png)

6. Click **Yes, Delete** to confirm.

## Delete a Network Using API[​](#delete-a-network-using-api "Direct link to Delete a Network Using API")

You can use Fabric's API to automate this procedure and integrate it with your internal systems. For details, see Delete a Fabric Network in the [API Reference](https://docs.equinix.com/api-catalog/fabricv4/networks/deletenetworkbyuuid.md).