---
title: 'DELETE /linode/instances/{linodeId}'
description: 'Delete a Linode instance'
---

# DELETE /linode/instances/{linodeId}

Delete a Linode instance

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Operation ID | `cloud.deleteInstance` |
| Method | `DELETE` |
| Path | `/linode/instances/{linodeId}` |
| Connector | [Linode (Akamai)](./) |

## Parameters

| Name | Location | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| `linodeId` | path | integer | **Yes** |

## Using this endpoint in a workflow

1. Add an **API Call** node to your workflow.
2. Pick your Linode (Akamai) connection from the Connection dropdown.
3. In the Operation dropdown, select `cloud.deleteInstance`.
4. Fill in the parameter fields that appear. Use `{{...}}` to reference upstream values.

**Required fields are marked — fill them or the call will fail at runtime.**

## What it returns

The `API Call` node writes the response to the workflow context:

```
{
  status: 200,
  success: true,
  data: { ...response body from the API... },
  latencyMs: 142
}
```

Reference response fields downstream as <code v-pre>{{nodeId.data.path}}</code>. The exact response shape is documented on the upstream Linode (Akamai) API reference.