# Delete a Data Store

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*Check out the illustration on deleting a Data Store.*
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***Deleting a Data Store***
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* Select a ***Data Store*** from the ***Data Stores*** list page.
* Click the ***Delete*** icon for the selected Data Store.

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* The ***Remove Data Store*** dialog box opens to confirm the deletion.
* Click the ***Yes*** option.   &#x20;

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* A confirmation message appears.
* The selected ***Data Store*** gets removed from the ***Data Stores*****&#x20;list**.

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