When you no longer need Application Real-Time Monitoring Service (ARMS) to monitor an application, delete it from the ARMS console. Deletion clears all metadata, including application resources and settings, but does not delete monitoring data.
Deleted applications cannot be restored. Before you delete an application, make sure the ARMS agent or SDK has stopped reporting data. If data reporting continues after deletion, ARMS automatically creates a new application.
| What deletion does | What deletion does not do |
|---|---|
| Removes the application from the Application List page | Does not delete historical monitoring data |
| Clears all metadata, resources, and settings | Does not uninstall the ARMS agent from your host |
| Stops all monitoring and billing for this application | Does not affect other applications |
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure that you have:
An application monitored by ARMS
Access to the ARMS console
Step 1: Turn off Probe Master Switch
Log in to the ARMS console. In the left-side navigation pane, choose Application Monitoring > Application List.
On the Application List page, select a region in the top navigation bar and click the name of the application that you want to delete.
NoteIcons in the Language column indicate the programming language of each application: -
: Java - 
: Go - 
: Python - Hyphen (-): Application monitored in Managed Service for OpenTelemetryIn the left-side navigation pane, click Application Settings. On the page that appears, click the Custom Configuration tab.
In the Agent Switch Settings section, turn off Probe Master Switch and click Save.
ImportantThis change takes effect immediately without restarting the application. After you turn off Probe Master Switch, ARMS stops monitoring the application and no further fees are incurred.
Step 2: Uninstall the ARMS agent
Uninstall the ARMS agent from your application host. For detailed instructions, see Uninstall an ARMS agent. If you have questions, see FAQ overview.
Step 3: Delete the application
After the ARMS agent is uninstalled, go to the Application Settings page and click the Delete tab.
Click Delete Application. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.
Result
The deleted application no longer appears on the Application List page.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| A new application appears after deletion | The ARMS agent or SDK is still reporting data | Uninstall the agent before deleting the application. See Uninstall an ARMS agent. |
| Monitoring fees continue after deletion | Probe Master Switch was not turned off, or the agent was not uninstalled | Follow Step 1 and Step 2 in this document before deleting the application |