# Deleting a `TiDB` Cluster (On-premises)

__*zz-BGL*__

+ Use **`cluster destroy`** to delete a `TiDB` cluster
  + **`tiup cluster destroy {cluster_name}`**

```
$ tiup cluster destroy test-asi2
tiup is checking updates for component cluster ...
Starting component `cluster`: /home/ubuntu/.tiup/components/cluster/v1.10.3/tiup-cluster destroy test-asi2

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This operation will destroy tidb v6.1.0 cluster test-asi2 and its data.
Are you sure to continue?
(Type "Yes, I know my cluster and data will be deleted." to continue)
: ~!@Yes, I know my cluster and data will be deleted.@!~
Destroying cluster...
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.
Destroyed cluster `test-asi2` successfully
```

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