---
title: How to delete a custom data source
description: Learn how to delete a custom data source from the Scaleway console. Follow the steps to navigate to the data sources tab, select the data source, and confirm its deletion.
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-07
  posted: 2024-04-13
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows you how to delete a custom [data source](/cockpit/concepts/#data-sources) from the Scaleway console.

<Requirements />

  - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
  - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
  - [Created](/cockpit/how-to/create-external-data-sources/) custom data sources

1. Click **Cockpit** in the **Monitoring** section of the [console](https://console.scaleway.com/) side menu. The **Cockpit** overview page displays.
2. Click the **Data sources** tab.
3. Click the <Icon name="more" /> icon next to the data source you wish to delete.
4. Click **Delete**. A deletion confirmation pop-up displays.
5. Click **Delete data source** to confirm the data source deletion.

<Message type="important">
  - Deleting a data source is permanent. Any data associated with it will be lost.
  - You cannot delete Scaleway data sources as they are read-only.
</Message>