---
title: Deleting key pairs
description: If a key pair is currently in use, you cannot delete it.
component: pingaccess
version: 9.0
page_id: pingaccess:pingaccess_user_interface_reference_guide:pa_deleting_key_pairs
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingaccess/9.0/pingaccess_user_interface_reference_guide/pa_deleting_key_pairs.html
revdate: September 22, 2023
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Deleting key pairs

## About this task

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| - | -------------------------------------------------------- |
|   | If a key pair is currently in use, you cannot delete it. |

## Steps

1. Click **Security**, then go to **Key Pairs > Key Pairs**.

2. Click to expand the key pair that you want to delete.

3. Click the **Delete** icon.

4. To confirm your changes, click **Delete**.