---
title: "Removing the Key Management Service"
slug: "removing-the-key-management-service-5"
tags: ["8.2", "Portal"]
updated: 2024-12-25T13:32:12Z
published: 2024-12-25T13:32:12Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/removing-the-key-management-service-5"
---

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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.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-PNEGMV1I.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A57Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8pKdWv5Jt1QKUkLoIG1AFYh9GbV89n9vKmU3wsBJMgc%3D)
2. Click **Settings** in the status bar at the top of the page to configure the key management settings and select **Remove Service** from the menu.  

A confirmation window is displayed.  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-0YDDZH72.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A57Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=8pKdWv5Jt1QKUkLoIG1AFYh9GbV89n9vKmU3wsBJMgc%3D)
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.