

# Use `DeletePolicy` with a CLI
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The following code examples show how to use `DeletePolicy`.

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#### [ CLI ]

**AWS CLI**  
**To delete a scaling policy**  
This example deletes the specified scaling policy.  

```
aws autoscaling delete-policy \
    --auto-scaling-group-name my-asg \
    --policy-name alb1000-target-tracking-scaling-policy
```
This command produces no output.  
+  For API details, see [DeletePolicy](https://awscli.amazonaws.com/v2/documentation/api/latest/reference/autoscaling/delete-policy.html) in *AWS CLI Command Reference*. 

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#### [ PowerShell ]

**Tools for PowerShell V4**  
**Example 1: This example deletes the specified policy for the specified Auto Scaling group. You are prompted for confirmation before the operation proceeds.**  

```
Remove-ASPolicy -AutoScalingGroupName my-asg -PolicyName myScaleInPolicy
```
**Output:**  

```
Confirm
Are you sure you want to perform this action?
Performing operation "Remove-ASPolicy (DeletePolicy)" on Target "myScaleInPolicy".
[Y] Yes  [A] Yes to All  [N] No  [L] No to All  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"):
```
**Example 2: If you specify the Force parameter, you are not prompted for confirmation before the operation proceeds.**  

```
Remove-ASPolicy -AutoScalingGroupName my-asg -PolicyName myScaleInPolicy -Force
```
+  For API details, see [DeletePolicy](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/powershell/v4/reference) in *AWS Tools for PowerShell Cmdlet Reference (V4)*. 

**Tools for PowerShell V5**  
**Example 1: This example deletes the specified policy for the specified Auto Scaling group. You are prompted for confirmation before the operation proceeds.**  

```
Remove-ASPolicy -AutoScalingGroupName my-asg -PolicyName myScaleInPolicy
```
**Output:**  

```
Confirm
Are you sure you want to perform this action?
Performing operation "Remove-ASPolicy (DeletePolicy)" on Target "myScaleInPolicy".
[Y] Yes  [A] Yes to All  [N] No  [L] No to All  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is "Y"):
```
**Example 2: If you specify the Force parameter, you are not prompted for confirmation before the operation proceeds.**  

```
Remove-ASPolicy -AutoScalingGroupName my-asg -PolicyName myScaleInPolicy -Force
```
+  For API details, see [DeletePolicy](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/powershell/v5/reference) in *AWS Tools for PowerShell Cmdlet Reference (V5)*. 

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For a complete list of AWS SDK developer guides and code examples, see [Using this service with an AWS SDK](sdk-general-information-section.md). This topic also includes information about getting started and details about previous SDK versions.