---
title: Removing the PingCentral systemv service
description: If you have privileges that allow you to install applications, you can remove the PingCentral systemd service.
component: pingcentral
version: 2.2
page_id: pingcentral:pingcentral_for_iam_administrators:pingcentral_removing_pc_linux_systemd
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingcentral/2.2/pingcentral_for_iam_administrators/pingcentral_removing_pc_linux_systemd.html
revdate: May 3, 2024
section_ids:
  steps: Steps
---

# Removing the PingCentral systemv service

If you have privileges that allow you to install applications, you can remove the PingCentral systemd service.

## Steps

1. Sign on to the system as a root user.

   | Option              | Description                                      |
   | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
   | Stop the service    | Run the `systemctl stop pingcentral` command.    |
   | Disable the service | Run the `systemctl disable pingcentral` command. |

2. Delete the `/etc/systemd/system/pingcentral.service` script if it is no longer needed.