Delete an enterprise application

Publisher

Microsoft

URL

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/delete-application-portal

Published

2026-03-03

Updated

unknown

Accessed

2026-09-30

HTTP status

200

License

CC BY 4.0 (Microsoft Learn docs); no-redistribution; short excerpts and locators only

Source notes citing this source

• Microsoft suggests considering deactivation before deleting an enterprise application. Deactivation stops token issuance and user sign-in but keeps the application's configuration. in context
• A deleted enterprise application stays suspended in the recycle bin for 30 days and can be restored during that time. After that it is hard deleted automatically. in context
• To delete an enterprise application in the Microsoft Entra admin center, go to Enterprise apps, select the app, open Properties and choose Delete. You need Cloud Application Administrator, Application Administrator or service principal owner rights. in context

Cite this source record

APA

WarmTransfer. (2026, March 3). Delete an enterprise application. WarmTransfer. https://warmtransfer.net/knowledge/sources/ms-learn-entra-delete-enterprise-app

BibTeX

@misc{warmtransfer-ms-learn-entra-delete-enterprise-app,
  title  = {Delete an enterprise application},
  author = {{WarmTransfer}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://warmtransfer.net/knowledge/sources/ms-learn-entra-delete-enterprise-app},
  note   = {Microsoft, accessed 2026-09-30}
}