On the Snapshots page, you can delete a snapshot in the Unavailable state or delete an available snapshot to release the storage space.
Deleted snapshots cannot be restored. Exercise caution when performing this operation.
Procedure
- Log in to the GaussDB(DWS) management console.
- In the navigation pane, choose Snapshots. All snapshots are displayed by default.
- In the Operation column of the snapshot that you want to delete, click Delete.

You can delete snapshots that are manually created only.
- In the dialog box that is displayed, confirm the information and click Yes to delete the snapshot.
