---
name: "zpool-destroy"
section: "8"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["linux", "freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/zpool-destroy"
---

# zpool-destroy(8)

destroy ZFS storage pool

## NAME

**zpool-destroy** – destroy ZFS storage pool

## SYNOPSIS

**zpool** **destroy** \[**-f**\] *pool*

## DESCRIPTION

Destroys the given pool, freeing up any devices for other use. This command tries to unmount any active datasets before destroying the pool.

- **-f**

  Forcefully unmount all active datasets.

## EXAMPLES

### Example 1 : No Destroying a ZFS Storage Pool

The following command destroys the pool *tank* and any datasets contained within:

```
# zpool destroy -f tank
```