# How to remove a website monitor

Follow these steps to delete a custom monitor:

1. **Go to the Custom Monitors page**
   * From your dashboard, navigate to "**Website Monitors"**.
2. **Click the Trash Icon**
   * Find the monitor you want to delete and click the **Trash** icon located on the right side.
3. **Confirm Deletion**
   * A confirmation pop-up will appear.
   * Click **"OK"** to confirm, and the monitor will be removed from your list.

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Not sure if you'll need this monitor again? Instead of removing it permanently, consider [**pausing** ](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-pause-your-website-monitor)it. This lets you keep your monitoring data and reactivate it anytime.

If you any questions contact us through chat or email us at <support@isdown.app> — we're here to help.

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**Related Articles**

* [**How to Add a Website Monitor**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-add-a-website-monitor)
* [**How to Pause Your Website Monitor**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-pause-your-website-monitor)
* [**IsDownBot**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/isdownbot)