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# Delete a custom table

# Delete a custom table {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

If you no longer need a custom table, you can delete it after you delete all the
records in the table.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionTables.
2. Open the table to delete.
3. Select Delete All Records.  
   Deleting all records before deleting the table ensures that the business
   logic is properly executed (for example, reference cascade rules or other
   delete business rules). If you do not delete all records from the table
   first, then you must manually fix any other records or tables that the table
   deletion impacts. Cascade deletions are also taken care of in this step.
4. Select Delete.  
   The Delete button is only available for custom tables beginning with u_ (global) or x_ (scoped).
5. In the confirmation dialog box, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">delete</kbd> and click OK.  
   The table and all items that reference the table are deleted, including:
   * Choice list items
   * Forms, form sections, lists, and related lists
   * Reports and Performance Analytics widgets
   * Reference fields that reference the table
   * Access controls
**Related concepts**   

* [Deleting custom tables](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pl_2z4Ew0M9kLUZOFoAdMQ "Administrators can delete custom tables that are no longer needed. For example, delete a table from an application that is under development because the business requirements change.")

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