---
title: "blockhost delete"
slug: "blockhost-delete"
tags: ["5.4"]
updated: 2026-10-28T01:53:01Z
published: 2026-10-28T01:53:01Z
canonical: "docs.vastdata.com/blockhost-delete"
---

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# blockhost delete

This command deletes a block host. Block hosts cannot be deleted while they are mapped to volumes.

## Usage

```plaintext
blockhost delete --id ID 
                [--force]
```

## Required Parameters

| `--id ID` | Specifies which block host to delete. |
| --- | --- |

## Options

| `--force` | Forces unmapping to enable deletion. |
| --- | --- |

## Examples

```plaintext
vcli: admin>  blockhost delete --id 1
Are you sure you want to delete the volume? [y/N] y
vcli: admin> blockhost delete --id 2
Are you sure you want to delete the blockhost? [y/N] y
Command REST Error: {"detail":"Host is mapped to volumes"}
vcli: admin> blockhost delete --id 2 --force
Are you sure you want to delete the blockhost? [y/N] y
vcli: admin>
```