# Agent Uninstallation Methods

The Endpoint Central Agent can be uninstalled in many ways. However it is important to note here that agent uninstallation is only recommended in cases where you want to remove old agents (agents that are no longer in contact with the server)and not in scenarios where there is a communication issue or an upgradation failure.

If you have enabled Agent Protection Settings, when you try to uninstall agent you will be prompted for an OTP. You can find it by navigating to Agent tab > Computers under Scope of Management > View OTP.

## Agent Uninstallation from Console

You can uninstall agents from machines using the Endpoint Central Server by navigating to the **Agent** tab --> **Scope of Management** --> **Computers** --> **Uninstall Agent**.

By clicking on Uninstall agent, you will only be able to uninstall agents from machines where the status of the agent is live.

![uninstall agent from console](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-uninstall-1.webp)

**Note:** Uninstalling an agent from the console using the **Uninstall Agent** option is different from removing the computers using the **Remove Computers** option.The agent will be uninstalled on-demand when you click **Uninstall Agent**. If you are removing a computer, the agent uninstallation will only be reflected in the next refresh policy.

## Manual Agent Uninstallation

You can restrict agent uninstallation and agent service from the Endpoint Central Server console by following the steps mentioned below:

To configure OTP for agent uninstallation, log in to the Endpoint Central Server console and navigate to **Agent** --> **Agent Settings** --> **Agent Protection Settings**.

![manual agent uninstallation](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-uninstall-2.webp)

After enabling the settings, you will see that the restrictions will be enabled in the control panel. (The restrictions will be applied during the 90 minutes refresh cycle)

![control panel restrictions](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-uninstall-3.webp)

When you are trying to uninstall the agent from the control panel, you will be required to enter the OTP.

To view the OTP from the console, log in to the Endpoint Central web console and navigate to **Agent tab > Computers under Scope of Management > View OTP**.

![view otp](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-uninstall-4-1.webp)

> **Note:** If the restriction is not enabled in the Endpoint Central Server, you can directly uninstall the agent from the control panel.

## Agent Uninstallation using the GPO Tool

To know more about uninstalling an agent using the GPO tool, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-installation-using-gpo-lightweight-tool.html).

## Agent Uninstallation using the IP Tool

You can uninstall an Endpoint Central agent using the IP tool. To know more, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/how-to-deploy-agents-using-ip-ranges.html).

## Agent Uninstallation using the AgentCleanupTool

The AgentCleanupTool is a manual removal method recommended when the agent no longer appears in Control Panel/Installed Programs, standard uninstallation methods have failed, or the device needs a completely clean removal before reinstalling. To know how to uninstall an agent using the AgentCleanupTool, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/how-to-uninstall-agent-using-agentcleanup-tool.html).

## Agent Uninstallation via Intune

To know how to uninstall an agent via intune, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/agent-uninstallation-via-intune.html).

## Mac Agent Uninstallation Method

To uninstall Mac agents, kindly refer [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/managing_mac_os_computers.html#how-to-deprovision-mac-agents-or-mac-devices).

## Linux Agent Uninstallation Method

To uninstall Linux agents, kindly refer [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/device-onboarding/how_to_install_linuxagent.html#uninstall-agent).