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# Consul ACL Auth Method Delete

Command: `consul acl auth-method delete`

The `acl auth-method delete` command deletes an auth method.

## Usage

Usage: `consul acl auth-method delete [options]`

#### API Options

@include 'http_api_options_client.mdx'

@include 'http_api_options_server.mdx'

#### Command Options

- `-name=<string>` - The Name of the auth method to delete.

#### Enterprise Options

@include 'http_api_namespace_options.mdx'

## Examples

Delete an auth method:

```shell-session
$ consul acl auth-method delete -name minikube
Auth-method "minikube" deleted successfully
```
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			`# Consul ACL Auth Method Delete`

			Command: `consul acl auth-method delete`

			The `acl auth-method delete` command deletes an auth method.

			`## Usage`

			Usage: `consul acl auth-method delete [options]`

			`#### API Options`

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			`#### Command Options`

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			`Delete an auth method:`

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			`Auth-method "minikube" deleted successfully`
			```