Delete a snapshot by ID.
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.
Path Parameters
id - Snapshot ID (required)
Example Request
curl -X DELETE "https://api.daytona.io/snapshots/snap_abc123" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response
Returns a 200 status code on successful deletion.
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
Use Cases
- Removing outdated or unused snapshots
- Cleaning up test snapshots
- Managing storage by removing large, unnecessary snapshots