Troubleshooting deletion issues with Mac minis
Reviewed on 30 January 2025 • Published on 24 October 2024
ProblemLink to this anchor
You are unable to delete your Mac mini.
SymptomsLink to this anchor
- An error message appears when trying to delete your Mac mini.
- The Scaleway console prevents you from deleting your Mac mini.
Possible causesLink to this anchor
- The minimum rental period for Apple Mac mini machines is 24 hours due to Apple’s Software License Agreement (Section 3. ii).
- Scaleway enforces this restriction to comply with Apple’s licensing terms.
SolutionLink to this anchor
- After keeping the Mac mini for more than 24 hours, try deleting it again via the Scaleway console, CLI, or API.
Further troubleshootingLink to this anchor
If the issue persists, contact Scaleway’s support for assistance with further troubleshooting.
Was this page helpful?