# Delete Pools

### Deleting a Pool

Pools can be deleted whenever required. Please follow these steps to delete your pools:

* Navigate to the **Pools** section.
* Click the name of the pool you want to delete. You will be sent to the summary page of that pool.
* Click the **Delete Pool** button on the top-right side of the page.
* You will be asked for a confirmation, after which your pool will be deleted.

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#### Workspace and Cluster Dependencies

* **Ensure Proper Pool-Cluster Associations**: Verify that pools are linked to the necessary clusters to facilitate seamless resource allocation and efficient processing.
* **Validate Workspace Configurations**: Confirm that workspace settings are compatible with the assigned pools to avoid conflicts and performance issues.
* **Check Active Dependencies Before Deletion**: Before removing a pool, ensure that it is not actively being used by any clusters or workloads to prevent disruptions.

#### Pool Permissions

* **ClusterAdmin- ClusterFullAccess**: Grants full privileges to manage and edit assigned pools. Users with this role can create, modify, and delete pools but do not have access to query any data.
* **ClusterManager- ClusterManagerAccess**: Provides permissions to list, retrieve, and update pools within assigned workspaces. Users with this role can view and modify pool connectivity details while ensuring efficient resource management.