# Delete a Service Account

This article explains how to delete a service account in the MSP Portal. Deleting a service account immediately revokes its API key and access.

:::check Required Permissions
Only users with the **Delete Service Account** permission can delete SAs.
:::

:::caution[]
**Deleting a service account is permanent and cannot be undone!** Any integrations using the service account’s API key will stop working immediately.
:::

# Delete a Service Account
To permanently remove a service account and revoke its automated access, 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 **Service Accounts** tab.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        (Optional) Under **Node,** select the node the user belongs under
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Locate the service account 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 service account is removed immediately, and its API key is revoked.