> ## Documentation Index
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# Delete a Service Connection

> Delete a service connection safely to revoke platform integrations while maintaining metadata integrity and system consistency.

# Delete a Service Connection

To delete a service connection, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Connections page and select the service you want to delete.

2. On the service details page, click **Settings** and click **Delete**.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/bKBGXz6FBahnppp1/public/images/ai-2.0/admin-guide/metadata-ingestion/select-service.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bKBGXz6FBahnppp1&q=85&s=b27ba6bd745e1e7464d3ce78505be21f" alt="Delete a Service Connection" width="2962" height="1054" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/admin-guide/metadata-ingestion/select-service.png" />

3. In the delete dialog, select a delete option and click **Delete**:
   * **Soft Delete** (default): Turns off the service. The service and its metadata are retained and can be restored later.
   * **Permanently Delete**: Deletes the service and all its metadata forever. This action cannot be undone.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/bKBGXz6FBahnppp1/public/images/ai-2.0/admin-guide/metadata-ingestion/delete-service.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bKBGXz6FBahnppp1&q=85&s=02257ee44999464803160cde5f83d560" alt="Delete Service — Soft Delete or Permanently Delete" width="1002" height="852" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/admin-guide/metadata-ingestion/delete-service.png" />
