# Removing a service connector
## Introduction
If a connector is not being used in any services and you are an **admin** user, you can remove it from the connector list.
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You can't delete a connector if it's currently defined as a source or destination in any services, even if those services are inactive. In this scenario, you should [remove the services](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/removing-a-service) in question first, then come back to remove the connector.
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## The steps
Follow the steps below:
**Step 1**\
Select **connectors** from the left-hand navigation menu:\
...the **manage your connectors** page is displayed:
**Step 2**\
By default, the **live** **connectors** tab is displayed and you'll see any existing connectors that you've defined for live system environments. If you need to remove a test connector, select the **testing connectors** tab:\
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**Step 3**\
Click the 'cog' icon associated with the connector you wish to remove:\
...the [settings page](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/service-connectors/the-anatomy-of-a-service-connector) for the connector is displayed:
**Step 4**\
Scroll to the end of the page and click the **delete connector** button:
**Step 5**\
When prompted, confirm that you wish to proceed:\
