Inactive and offline servers on your RunCloud will still count against your server usage quota. So, if you are no longer managing your server through RunCloud, you can remove it from your RunCloud dashboard to free up your RunCloud server quota.

This will delete all of your server’s RunCloud data and settings. However, if you provisioned the server manually, it will not delete the actual VPS or its files. You will need to delete the VPS separately from your hosting provider.

Warning: Removing your server from RunCloud is irreversible. You cannot restore your server or its data once you remove it. Please ensure you have backed up any important files or databases before proceeding.

To remove your server from RunCloud, follow these steps:

Step #1 – On the RunCloud dashboard, select the server you want to remove.

Step #2 – Click on Settings in the left sidebar.

Step #3 – Scroll to the Danger Zone section and click Delete This Server.

Step #4 – Read the Delete Server instructions carefully and make sure you understand the consequences of removing your server.

Step #5 – Enter the name of the server and click “Proceed to Delete“.

Note: This action only removes your server from RunCloud. It does not affect the actual VPS or its configuration. You will still need to delete the VPS from your hosting provider if you want to stop paying for it.

Step #6 – If you have provisioned your server via RunCloud integration, you have the option to delete everything, including your server, web applications, data, and other web resources. If you do not check “I authorize RunCloud…”, your data will not be deleted.

If you select “Destroy Server at Provider”, your server will be removed from your RunCloud dashboard and VPS provider.

If your server uses Cloudflare integration, RunCloud can also remove DNS records that were created or managed through that integration and point to the server.

Leaving unused DNS records can expose your domain to takeover risks, so deleting them is recommended when the server is no longer in use.

Once deletion is complete, you will see a confirmation message and a notification in the top navigation. At this point, the server can no longer be accessed or managed in RunCloud, and the deletion process is complete.

If you have any other questions or need help – please feel free to get in touch with our 24/7 support team. We’re here to help!