# How to set up the deletion phase in an ILM policy

**URL:** <https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-set-up-the-deletion-phase-in-an-ilm-policy/357233>\
**Category:** Elasticsearch\
**Tags:** ilm-index-lifecycle-management\
**Created:** [April 11, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-set-up-the-deletion-phase-in-an-ilm-policy/357233 "2024-04-11T16:27:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 11, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-set-up-the-deletion-phase-in-an-ilm-policy/357233/1 "2024-04-11T16:27:45Z")

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I've configured my ILM policy; however, the deletion phase isn't functioning as expected. While indices transition through the warm, hot, and cold phases seamlessly, they aren't being deleted afterward. Do I need to establish a snapshot policy or a similar mechanism for this purpose?