---
title: Delete a variable
seotitle: Delete a dashboard variable
description: Delete a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
menu:
  v2_0:
    parent: Use and manage variables
weight: 205
"v2.0/tags": [variables]
---
Delete an existing variable in the InfluxDB user interface (UI).

### Delete a variable

1. Click the **Settings** icon in the navigation bar.

    {{< nav-icon "settings" >}}

2. Select the **Variables** tab.
3. Hover over a variable and click the trash can icon.