You can delete NetStorage upload directories if they meet these criteria:

• Storage groups must have at least one upload directory. You can't delete the last upload directory in a storage group.
• Non-empty upload directories: Deleting non-empty upload directories requires a two-step process to prevent accidental deletion of data.
• Empty upload directories: You can delete empty upload directories directly.

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You can’t add an upload directory to a storage group after deleting one

If you delete an upload directory from a storage group you can no longer create new upload directories in that storage group. You can, however, create a new storage group and add the upload directory to it.

Delete upload directories with caution

Deletion of an upload directory requires propagation and can result in the inability to add new upload directories until the propagation process is complete.

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Removal takes time

Removal of an upload directory from a storage group follows the eventual-consistency model and requires a bit of time.

• During this period you can't add new upload directories to the storage group.
• You can add new upload directories when this delete request has completed.
• You may need to create a new storage group if you urgently need a new upload directory.

Duration: Days. Depending on the number and size of objects, replicas, network conditions, it will take multiple days to complete.

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Plan ahead

To prevent unforeseen downtime you may want to create new upload directories before deleting others.

Delete an empty upload directory

These steps delete the entire storage group:

1. Open the application. Go to ☰ ⇒ ORIGIN SERVICES ⇒ NetStorage
2. Select the Storage Groups entity.
3. Locate the applicable storage group in the table. If you know it, you can type its name in the Filter field to limit results in this table.
4. Click Edit from the Actions menu.
5. Locate the Upload Directory targeted for deletion.
6. Click Delete from the Actions menu.

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You can’t undo the deletion of an empty upload directory

Removing an empty upload directory is immediate and no longer available in the UI or API.

Delete a non-empty upload directory

To prevent accidental deletion of non-empty upload directories, a second person must perform a delete action on the same upload directory.

1. Open the application. Go to ☰ ⇒ ORIGIN SERVICES ⇒ NetStorage
2. Select the Storage Groups entity.
3. Locate the applicable storage group in the table. If you know it, you can type its name in the Filter field to limit results in this table.
4. Click Edit from the Actions menu.
5. Locate the Upload Directory targeted for deletion.
6. Click Delete from the Actions menu.

Approve the deletion a non-empty upload directory

The second user can use the NetStorage UI or API to complete the secondary delete action. For help deleting a non-empty upload directory contact your account representative.

1. Open the application. Go to ☰ ⇒ ORIGIN SERVICES ⇒ NetStorage
2. Select the Storage Groups entity.
3. Locate the applicable storage group in the table. If you know it, you can type its name in the Filter field to limit results in this table. The storage group will display italicized and red to show it's marked for deletion.
4. Click Edit from the Actions menu.
5. Locate the Upload Directory targeted for deletion.
6. Click Approve Delete from the Actions menu.

Cancel the deletion of a non-empty upload directory

You can cancel the request to delete a non-empty upload directory before the second user has confirmed the deletion.

1. Open the application. Go to ☰ ⇒ ORIGIN SERVICES ⇒ NetStorage
2. Select the Storage Groups entity.
3. Locate the applicable storage group in the table. If you know it, you can type its name in the Filter field to limit results in this table. The storage group will display italicized and red to show it's marked for deletion.
4. Click Edit from the Actions menu.
5. Locate the Upload Directory targeted for deletion.
6. Click Cancel Delete from the Actions menu.