# Release Instance

When the Logstash instance is no longer needed or can't meet your needs, you can release the instance on the Elasticsearch service console to avoid ongoing running costs.

## Precautions

The data can't be recovered after the instance is released, and the pipelines contained in the instance will be deleted. Please operate cautiously.

## Operating Steps

1. Log in to ULogstash console, enter the ULogstash instance list page.

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2. On the instance list page, select the instance to be released, choose Operation > ... > Delete Cluster; or click on the instance ID/name to enter the instance basic information page, select the Delete Cluster at the top left corner.

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3. On the Delete Cluster page, click ok. The system will clear the instance data and recycle resources. The data can't be recovered once it's cleared.