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# Delete a hierarchy

Use **Remove Node** to delete a hierarchy node.

### Before you start

Confirm that:

* the selected node is the one you intend to remove
* the node is no longer needed
* you reviewed the impact on child nodes, devices, and user assignments

Use this action only when the node should be removed from the tree.

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Review the selected branch carefully before you delete it. Deleting the wrong node can affect access, placement, and later hierarchy work.
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### Delete a hierarchy

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### 1. Open Hierarchies

Go to **Verifone Central** → **Device Management** → **Hierarchy/Group Management** → **Hierarchies**.
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### 2. Select the node

Choose the hierarchy node you want to remove.
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### 3. Open the delete action

Select **Actions** → **Update Hierarchy** → **Edit Node** → **Remove Node**.
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### 4. Review and confirm

Confirm the deletion only after you verify the selected node and its impact.
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### What to confirm before deletion

Review these checks before you continue:

* the node should not stay in the structure
* the selected branch is correct
* any follow-up work on users, devices, or replacement nodes is planned

### Verify the result

After you confirm the action, check that:

* the node no longer appears in the tree
* adjacent branches still reflect the intended structure
* users know if follow-up hierarchy work is required

### Troubleshooting checks

If you are unsure whether to delete the node, stop and review:

* whether the change should be an edit instead
* whether the node should move under another branch through a different workflow
* whether the node is still needed for device ownership or access

### Result

The selected hierarchy is removed from the tree.

### Next steps

* [Add a root hierarchy](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/manage-hierarchies-and-groups/add-a-root-hierarchy.md) — replace the node with a new top-level branch if needed
* [Add a child hierarchy](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/manage-hierarchies-and-groups/add-a-child-hierarchy.md) — rebuild the structure under a different parent if needed


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