Delete a cloud storage bucket in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)


Google's cloud storage service enables users to store objects in the cloud. An object can be a file of any format (ex. PDF, Word doc, images etc). The files are stored under storage buckets which are analogous to folders on the PCs.

IoT Cloud Tester  application provides an easy interface to delete a  cloud storage bucket in Google Cloud Platform.

To delete a cloud storage bucket in GCP,

  • In the 'Cloud Storage' tab, click on 'List Buckets'.
  • Select a bucket and press 'Delete Bucket'

A DELETE request is made to delete the cloud storage bucket.

DELETE https://storage.googleapis.com/storage/v1/b/my-iot-folder-3 HTTP/1.1