---
title: "system.device.removeDevice"
description: "Removes a given device from Ignition."
---

# system.device.removeDevice

> Removes a given device from Ignition.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
## Client Permission Restrictions
[Permission Type](projects\project-properties\project-properties.md#client---permissions): Device Management

Client access to this scripting function is blocked to users that do not meet the role/zone requirements for the above permission type. This function is unaffected when run in the Gateway scope.

## Syntax
`system.device.removeDevice(deviceName)`

### Parameters
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | `deviceName` | The name of the device in Ignition. |

### Returns
Nothing

### Scope
All

## Code Examples

```python title="Example 1"
# Example 1:
system.device.removeDevice("CLX")
```