# Delete Connections

Equinix Fabric users can delete existing Virtual Connections in the Connections Inventory.

> **Info**
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> Before deleting a connection to a cloud service provider, log in to their management console and deprovision the connection there, then proceed with deleting the associated Fabric connection. For more information about deleting connections to service providers, reference specific Service Provider documentation.

To delete a connection:

1. Sign in to the [Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/fabric) > *Interconnection Dashboard*.

2. From the *Connections* menu, select **Connections Inventory**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/delete-menuConnectionsInventory-ff6a7bdc5d25c5972e1fbf2786e246a7.png)

3. Locate and click the connection you want to delete.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/delete-connectionsInventory-f8ce4e44aebf956f08e1bf307b81c741.png)

4. Click **Delete Connection**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/delete-Connection-7eb474c830538eb882b21b0d96b1fd1b.png)

5. Click **Yes, Delete** to confirm.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/delete-ConnectionConfirm-2c8c12c2fefa6b0d3d63be0b5dff3740.png)

A message will display at the top of the page indicating the connection was successfully deleted. You will also receive an email confirming the deletion.

## Delete Connections Using API[​](#delete-connections-using-api "Direct link to Delete Connections Using API")

You can use Fabric's API to automate this procedure and integrate it with your internal systems. For details, see [Delete Specified Port](#).