---
title: "Delete an external data component"
method: DELETE
path: "/builder/externaldatacomponent/{externalDataComponentId}"
tags: ["Builder external data component"]
---

# Delete an external data component

`DELETE /builder/externaldatacomponent/{externalDataComponentId}`

Deletes a single external data component based on the id. If the external data component is in use, the delete will fail. You can check if the external data component is in use by calling the "links" endpoint.

## Path parameters

- `externalDataComponentId` integer, required

## Response `200`

OK

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