---
title: "Delete a Key"
method: DELETE
path: "/keys/{KeyIdOrName}"
tags: ["Keys"]
---

# Delete a Key

`DELETE /keys/{KeyIdOrName}`

Delete a Key

## Path parameters

- `KeyIdOrName` string, required

## Response `204`

Successfully deleted Key or the resource didn't exist

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized

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