# Deleting a virtual environment
## Introduction
If a virtual environment is no longer used, you can delete it. Deleting a virtual environment removes it entirely.
## Need to know
* You cannot delete a virtual environment if it includes flow deployments, irrespective of whether these are enabled or disabled. In this scenario, you must [delete all existing flow deployments](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/virtual-environments/managing-virtual-environments-versions-and-flows/managing-virtual-environment-flow-deployments/deleting-a-process-flow-deployment-from-a-virtual-environment) first.
## The steps
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**Access virtual environments**
[Log in to the dashboard](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/virtual-environments) and select `virtual environments` | `overview` from the left-hand navigation menu.
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**Select the required virtual environment**
Click the ellipsis icon associated with the virtual environment that you want to delete - for example:
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**Delete the selected virtual environment**
Select the `delete` option:
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**Confirm this action**
When prompted, confirm that you want to proceed with the removal:
The virtual environment is removed immediately.
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