# Deleting a Connection Profile

You can delete a connection profile using the Data Source Explorer.

1. Open the Data Source Explorer.
2. Expand the category for the connection profile you want to delete.
3. Right-click the server and select Delete.

   A confirmation dialog appears asking you to confirm the deletion.

4. Click Yes.

   The connection profile is removed.

Related concepts
Connection Profiles
Data Source Explorer View
Related tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Testing a Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Starting the Database Server
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles