# Deleting a Bucket

You can delete unwanted buckets on OBS Console to free up the quota of buckets.

#### Prerequisites

- All objects in the bucket have been deleted.
- This operation can be performed only by the bucket owner.

#### Procedure

1. Log in to OBS Browser.
2. Click the blank area in the row of the bucket and choose More > Delete.

   The name of a deleted bucket can be reused for a bucket at least 30 minutes after the deletion.

3. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes.
4. In the displayed dialog box, click Close to close the dialog box.

Parent topic: Getting Started