---
title: "Removing the Key Management Service"
slug: "removing-the-key-management-service-5-1"
tags: ["Portal", "8.3"]
updated: 2026-08-13T09:13:45Z
published: 2026-08-13T09:13:45Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/removing-the-key-management-service-5-1"
---

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# Removing the Key Management Service

The *Thales CipherTrust Manager* Key Management Server must be running in order to remove the service from the CTERA Portal.

**To remove the key management service:**

1. In the global administration view, select **Services > Key Management** in the navigation pane.  

The **Key Management** page is displayed.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-3GXZPYFR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A34%3A24Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A34%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Xe88ZPWYpRRerq6MlS7y4m4QN3BR8SB%2FSUo6TzYv4Nc%3D)
2. Click **Remove Service**.  

A confirmation window is displayed.
3. Click **Yes, Remove it**.

All the folder groups are transitioned to unmanaged keys in the background. Upon completion, the key management servers and certificates are removed.