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# Deleting a Container Registry in AceCloud

Sometimes you may need to delete a registry—for example, when a project is retired or when you want to clean up unused resources. This article explains how to safely delete a container registry in AceCloud.

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Important: A registry can only be deleted if it is **empty** (no repositories or images).
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### Log in to the AceCloud Console

* Go to the **AceCloud Console**.
* Select the correct **Project** and **Region**.
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### Navigate to Container Registry

* From the left-hand menu, click **Registry**.
* Click **Overview**.
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### Verify the Registry is Empty

* Go to the **Repositories** tab and confirm there are **no repositories or images**.
* If repositories exist, delete them first.
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### Delete the Registry

* On the registry details page, click **Delete Registry**.
* A confirmation dialog will appear.

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* Enter the **registry name** to confirm.
* Click **Delete**.
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* Registry must be empty before deletion.
* Deletion is permanent — once deleted, the registry and its repositories cannot be recovered.
* One registry per project/region — after deletion, you may create a new registry for that project and region.
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