# Disconnect a Connection

*Applies to: Patch My PC Cloud and Publisher*

You can disconnect a Connection from the Patch My PC (PMPC) Cloud Portal if it is no longer required:

* [Disconnect Intune](#disconnect-intune)
* [Disconnect Publisher](#disconnect-publisher)

### Disconnect Intune

To disconnect an Intune connection from the Patch My PC (PMPC) Cloud portal:

1. Navigate to **Settings | Connections**
2. On the **Connections** page, click the red disconnect icon (![](https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FmxpCMxXOqjRnYzR4I5Ei%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b94403e3-11e2-4d66-9b1d-c3dc4796328f)) beside the Intune connection you want to disconnect.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FKNJ02TCvyTe8N7uz8JQj%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=517f5cfd-5b04-441f-b9ad-8daadbd61d11" alt="Clicking the red disconnect icon beside the Intune connection you want to disconnect" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Review the **Disconnect Intune** dialog box to ensure you fully understand that this is a one-way action and the consequences of continuing.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FWHVuV8Y8ZAOvK1SA8w8f%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ca0f15b3-66d3-4139-b93e-45e7522a5f76" alt="&#x27;Disconnect Intune&#x27; dialog box" width="270"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. If you want to continue, you need to type the word **DISCONNECT** in the **Confirmation** field then click **Disconnect**

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**

You have type the word **DISCONNECT** in all caps for the **Disconnect** button to become available.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FEH0foZgsrzUKy0B9Fzlv%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cc975ec4-c3af-4b3f-813d-f504c2cb907b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The Intune connection is deleted, and the **Success - Intune disconnected** notification is shown.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FGxhFW5MUzgJEUQU4Rcv4%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=abeda315-80cf-4f60-bbf8-dab092b1f6ba" alt="&#x27;Success - Intune&#x27; disconnected notification" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Disconnect Publisher

To disconnect a Publisher connection from the Patch My PC (PMPC) Cloud portal:

1. Navigate to **Settings | Connections**
2. On the **Connections** page, click the red disconnect icon (![](https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FmxpCMxXOqjRnYzR4I5Ei%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b94403e3-11e2-4d66-9b1d-c3dc4796328f)) beside the Publisher connection you want to disconnect.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2Fc5wPIZiEVEgvIqFRDYBF%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=83eb2aff-6193-4a45-ad3a-590adc5189aa" alt="Clicking the red disconnect icon beside the Publisher connection you want to disconnect" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. On the **Are you sure you want to disconnect <*****publisher\_connection\_name*****>** dialog box, click **Yes** to confirm the deletion.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FFeWwre0knhnpzfq8AhDX%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=259f9241-6b53-4253-b1b2-f90af59a1d0d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important**

Please ensure you read the dialog box and understand the consequences before clicking **OK**.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

The Publisher connection is deleted, and the **Success - <*****publisher\_connection\_name*****>** **deleted** notification is shown.

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FU1L9mgDOmx3MxFLfUEBQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1880dd07-c59f-496d-a5e1-a49e9e2a8fe0" alt="&#x27;Success - <publisher_connection_name> deleted&#x27; notification " width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
