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PolarDB:Permanently delete a released cluster

Last Updated:Oct 12, 2026

The cluster recycle bin stores released PolarDB clusters. You can restore a cluster from the recycle bin to a new cluster, or delete the backup sets of a released cluster. This topic uses a PolarDB for MySQL cluster as an example to describe how to delete backup sets of a released cluster.

Usage notes

  • Each cluster in the cluster recycle bin must retain at least one backup set. If all backup sets of a cluster are deleted, the cluster cannot be restored.

  • After you release a cluster, if you choose to retain backups, the relevant data backups are saved in the cluster recycle bin. For more information, see Cluster recycle bin.

  • Make sure that your account balance is sufficient to avoid restoration failures due to overdue payments.

Delete a backup set

  1. Log on to the PolarDB console.
  2. In the upper-left corner, select the region where the cluster is deployed.

  3. In the left-side navigation pane, click Cluster Recycle Bin.

  4. Find the target cluster, and click the Plus icon next to the cluster name to expand the list of backup sets.

  5. Find the backup set to delete, and click Actions > Delete Backup.

    Warning

    If you delete all backup sets of a cluster in Cluster Recycle Bin, the cluster cannot be restored. Proceed with caution.

  6. In the confirmation dialog, click OK.