# Uninstalling Connectware (Docker)

Uninstalling Connectware removes Connectware from your system, including all containers, volumes, and service configurations.

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Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding with the uninstallation, as this process will permanently remove all Connectware-related data from your system.
{% endhint %}

1. Switch to the root user and navigate to your installation directory:

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```yaml
sudo -i
cd <installation-directory>
```

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2. Stop and remove all Docker containers, networks, and volumes associated with Connectware:

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```yaml
docker compose down -v
```

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3. Navigate up one directory level and delete the installation directory:

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```yaml
cd ..
rm -R <installation-directory>
```

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If you have installed Connectware via systemd, proceed with the next steps.

4. systemd installations only: Disable the Connectware service.

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```yaml
systemctl disable connectware
```

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5. Remove the service file:

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```yaml
rm /etc/systemd/system/connectware.service
```

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