# Delete a Role

This article explains how to delete a custom role in the MSP Portal. Deleting a role removes it from the node and unassigns it from any users.

:::check Required Permissions
Only users with the **Delete Roles** permission can delete custom roles
:::

:::caution[]
Users assigned to the deleted role must be reassigned to a new role before the role can be deleted.
:::

# Delete a Role
To permanently remove a role and unassign it from users in the MSP Portal, follow the steps below.
<Tabs>
  <Tab title="MSP Portal">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Sign in to the **[WatchDog MSP Portal](https://app.watchdogsecurity.io/)**
      </Step>
      <Step>
        From the account context switcher, select the MSP Portal
      </Step>
      <Step>
        From the Left Hand Navigation Menu, select **Users**
      </Step>
      <Step>
         Select the **Roles** tab
      </Step> 
       <Step>
        (Optional) Under **Node,** select the node the role belongs under
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Locate the role you want to delete.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        In the **Actions** column, click the **⋮ (Actions Menu)**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Select 🗑️**Delete**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Confirm the deletion.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

The role is deleted immediately.