> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.utexo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Destroy your Node

> Permanently decommission an RLN node on Utexo Cloud.

<Warning>
  Node destruction is **permanent and irreversible**. All associated resources will be cleaned up and cannot be recovered. Back up your node state before proceeding. See [Node Backup / Restore](/cloud/rln-node/node-backup-restore).
</Warning>

## Steps

### 1. Navigate to the Node Page

Access the node you want to destroy at:

```
/nodes/{nodeId}
```

### 2. Check Node Status

Ensure the node is in `RUNNING` status. Only nodes in a running state are eligible for destruction.

### 3. Destroy the Node

Click the **Destroy** button on the node page. This action initiates the destruction process and the node's status changes to `IN_PROGRESS`.

### 4. Confirm Destruction

Once the node has been successfully destroyed, the status updates to `DESTROYED`. This confirms that the node has been decommissioned and all associated resources have been cleaned up.