---
title: "Delete a CMEK"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/cmeks/{cmekId}"
tags: ["CMEK"]
---

# Delete a CMEK

`DELETE /v1/cmeks/{cmekId}`

Delete a customer managed encryption key. Avoid revoking or deleting a KMS key and CMEK that is actively used by Konnect, as this can lead to data loss or service disruptions.

## Response `204`

Success

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found

## Changes

- **2025-08-22** `96118a9cd7f4` — 4 breaking
  - the response property `detail` became nullable for the status `401`
  - the response property `instance` became nullable for the status `401`
  - the response property `status` became nullable for the status `401`
  - the response property `title` became nullable for the status `401`
- **2025-08-12** `9ca62eba4eca` — 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/kong/apis/konnect-api/changes/v1/cmeks/:cmekId/delete.md)

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