Delete Connectors and Datasets in Data Cloud

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Available as of May 6, 2026 — no flag or opt-in required.

You can now delete Data Cloud Connectors and their Datasets directly from the Data Cloud UI — no more filing a support request for cleanup.

Overview

Self-service deletion lets you remove Connectors and Datasets independently, with full control over what happens to associated data. A confirmation modal guides you through each deletion and requires you to type a confirmation phrase before proceeding.

Deleting a Connector

You can delete a Connector from two places:

• Connector list — navigate to Data Cloud → Connectors, open the action menu on the Connector row, and select Delete.
• Connector detail screen — open the Connector, then select Delete from the actions menu.

Confirmation modal

When you initiate a deletion, a confirmation modal opens with two options controlled by the "Delete associated Datasets" toggle:

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This action is permanent. Deleted Connectors and Datasets cannot be recovered. Review your selection carefully before proceeding.

Before deletion can proceed, you must type a confirmation phrase that matches your chosen action. The modal will not allow submission until the phrase matches exactly.

Deleting an Individual Dataset

To delete a single Dataset without deleting its Connector:

1. Navigate to Data Cloud → Connectors.
2. Click on the Connector to open its detail screen.
3. Find the Dataset you want to remove.
4. Open the action menu on the Dataset row and select Delete.
5. Confirm the deletion in the modal by typing the required confirmation phrase.

Static Datasets

If a Connector is deleted but its Datasets are preserved (i.e., the "Delete associated Datasets" toggle is left off), those Datasets become Static Datasets.

A Static Dataset is a Dataset that is no longer attached to a Connector. Here is what to expect:

• Remains available — Static Datasets continue to appear in data management and remain available for reporting and querying.
• No new data ingestion — The Dataset retains the data it had at the time of detachment. It will not receive any new data.
• Connector-only actions hidden — Actions that require an active Connector (such as triggering a sync or modifying ingestion settings) are hidden on Static Datasets.
• Ingestion status surfaced — The reason ingestion has stopped is clearly displayed on the Dataset so it is always clear why the Dataset is no longer updating.

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