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Delete a snapshot by ID.

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Description

Permanently delete a snapshot. This action cannot be undone. Any sandboxes using this snapshot will not be affected, but new sandboxes cannot be created from the deleted snapshot.

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Path Parameters

  • id - Snapshot ID (required)

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Example Request

curl -X DELETE "https://api.daytona.io/snapshots/snap_abc123" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

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Response

Returns a 200 status code on successful deletion.

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Important Notes

Deleting a snapshot is a permanent action and cannot be undone.
  • Existing sandboxes created from this snapshot will continue to function
  • New sandboxes cannot be created from the deleted snapshot
  • The snapshot will be removed from all regions where it was available

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Use Cases

  • Removing outdated or unused snapshots
  • Cleaning up test snapshots
  • Managing storage by removing large, unnecessary snapshots