> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/pentaho-data-mastering/configuring-merge-rules/removing-a-merge-rule.md).

# Removing a merge rule

Remove a merge rule that you no longer want to use for controlling how matched data from different sources is merged.

You must have admin privileges to remove a merge rule.

Perform the following steps to remove a merge rule:

1. On the left navigation menu, click **Master Data**. The **Master Data** page opens.
2. In the **Merge Rules** card, click **Merge Rules**.

   The Merge Rules page opens with the list of merge rules shown in the table.
3. At the end of the row for a merge rule that you want to remove, click the more actions icon and select **Remove**.

   The Remove Merge Rule confirmation dialog box appears.
4. Click **Remove**.

   A confirmation message is shown at the top of the page and the merge rule is removed from the merge rule table.


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