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Router

This document explains how to delete a router in OpenStack. A router is a key component that enables communication between different networks.

Pre-Deletion Steps

Attempting to delete a router directly will result in an error. You must first complete the following steps:

  • Remove the external gateway
  • Disconnect any connected subnets
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Remove External Gateway

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  • Go to the Network menu and select Routers.
  • Choose the router you want to delete.
  • From the More menu, click Clear Gateway.

Disconnect Subnet

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  • In the Network menu, select Routers.
  • Choose the router to delete.
  • From the More menu, click Remove Interface (to disconnect the subnet).

Deleting the Router

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After completing the steps above, you can now delete the router.

  • Go to the Network menu and select Routers.
  • Select the router you want to delete and click the Delete button.
  • A confirmation dialog will appear — click Confirm to complete the deletion.