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# Delete a Model (Master Data Services)
  Delete a model to remove the model and all of its data from [!INCLUDE[ssMDSshort](../includes/ssmdsshort-md.md)].  
  
> [!NOTE]  
>  When you complete this procedure, all objects and all data from all versions of the model will be permanently deleted.  
  
## Prerequisites  
 To perform this procedure:  
  
-   You must have permission to access the **System Administration** functional area.  
  
-   You must be a model administrator. For more information, see [Administrators (Master Data Services)](administrators-master-data-services.md).  
  
### To delete a model  
  
1.  In [!INCLUDE[ssMDSmdm](../includes/ssmdsmdm-md.md)], click **System Administration**.  
  
2.  On the **Model View** page, from the menu bar, point to **Manage** and click **Models**.  
  
3.  On the **Model Maintenance** page, select the row for the model that you want to delete.  
  
4.  Click **Delete selected model**.  
  
5.  In the confirmation dialog box, click **OK**.  
  
6.  In the additional confirmation dialog box, click **OK**.  
  
## See Also  
 [Models (Master Data Services)](../../2014/master-data-services/models-master-data-services.md)   
 [Create a Model (Master Data Services)](../../2014/master-data-services/create-a-model-master-data-services.md)