Redis Keys: DEL

Redis DEL Command

The Redis DEL command is used to remove the specified keys. A key is ignored if it does not exist.

Here are some common uses and scenarios for the "DEL" command:

• Key Removal: Delete one or more keys from the database.
• Cache Management: Remove expired or unwanted cached data.
• Cleanup: Clear out temporary or obsolete data.
• Space Management: Free up memory by deleting unnecessary keys.

Syntax:

DEL key [key ...]

Available since

1.0.0.

Return Value

Integer Reply: Number of keys that were removed.

Return Value Type

Integer

Example: Redis DEL

First, create a key in redis and set some value in it. and then delete the created keys.

127.0.0.1:6379> SET key "Good"
OK
127.0.0.1:6379> SET key1 "Morning"
OK
127.0.0.1:6379> DEL key key1 key2
(integer) 2

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