# Removing an instance
## Introduction
If an instance is no longer required, you can remove it from your `manage connectors` page.
## Need to know
An instance cannot be removed if it's currently configured in any process flows (irrespective of whether those process flows are [deployed/enabled](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/flow-deployment)).
If the instance you need to remove is 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 must be reconfigured or removed first.
## The steps
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**Access your connectors**
Log in to the [Patchworks dashboard](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/login) and select `process flows` ➤ `connectors & instances` to access the `manage connectors` page.
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**Access settings for the required instance**
Locate the required connector and click the `settings` (i.e. cog) button. For example:
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**Start the delete operation**
Click the `delete` (i.e. trash) icon at the top of the instance settings page. For example:
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For more information on these options, please refer to [Adding an instance](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance).
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**Confirm the delete operation**
When prompted, confirm that you want to proceed. For example:
If this instance is found to be [configured in any process flows](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/building-process-flows/process-flow-shapes/standard-shapes/connector-shape), you'll be prompted to update these before trying again. Otherwise, the instance is removed immediately.
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