# Removing a connector

## Introduction

If a connector is no longer required, you can remove it from your **manage connectors** page. Before attempting to remove a connector, you may need to complete some housekeeping tasks:

* If the connector is associated with any [instances](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/accessing-instances), these must be [removed](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/removing-an-instance) first.
* If the instances that you need to remove are used in any [process flow connection shapes](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/building-process-flows/process-flow-shapes/standard-shapes/connector-shape), these shapes need to be reconfigured or removed first.

## The steps

**Step 1**\
Log in to the [Patchworks dashboard](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/login) and select **process flows** <mark style="color:red;">></mark> **connectors & instances** to access the **manage connectors** page.

**Step 2**\
Click the settings 'cog' icon associated with the connector that you want to remove - for example:

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**Step 3**\
The [connector wizard](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-connectors/updating-a-connector) is displayed on the settings page - from here, click the 'trash' icon:

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**Step 4**\
When prompted, type **confirm** to confirm that you wish to proceed:

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**Step 5**\
If any instances are found for this connector, the delete operation is cancelled and you are prompted to [remove any associated instances](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/removing-an-instance) before trying again. Otherwise, the connector is removed immediately.


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