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title: Deleting an attribute
description: Delete PingOne Authorize attributes that you no longer need.
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page_id: pingone:authorization_using_pingone_authorize:p1_az_deleting_attributes
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingone/authorization_using_pingone_authorize/p1_az_deleting_attributes.html
revdate: May 3, 2024
section_ids:
  before-you-begin: Before you begin
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Deleting an attribute

Delete PingOne Authorize attributes that you no longer need.

## Before you begin

Before you delete an attribute, [view dependents](p1az_viewing_dependents.html) to see where the attribute is used and ensure that deleting the attribute doesn't introduce unintended consequences. You must remove references to the attribute before you can delete it.

## About this task

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|   | * You can't delete a [generated attribute](p1_az_generated_attributes.html) that resolves against a connector service. This type of attribute is automatically deleted when the associated connector service is deleted.

* The **Shield** (![Screen capture of the shield icon.](_images/pab1683047811271.png)) icon indicates that an attribute is system-owned and can't be deleted. |

## Steps

1. Go to **Authorization > Trust Framework** and click the **Attributes** tab.

2. Click the attribute that you want to delete.

3. Click **Delete Attribute**.

4. In the confirmation box, click **Yes**.