How To Remove CMS From Webflow
- George Apostolov
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How To Remove CMS From Webflow: step-by-step guide
Open the CMS tab from the left sidebar menu.
Notice a list of all CMS items and their count. Click on the small gear icon that appears on hover.
Scroll to the bottom to find the Delete Collection button. Notice that you will not be able to delete the collection if it is currently being used.
Webflow provides a handy View Connections button that lists all the places it is being used. Click to open.
Expand the items in the list to view.
You can disconnect these items directly from this menu using the small break icon.
Confirm the disconnecting by clicking on Disconnect.
Verify you have no existing connection before moving on to the next step.
If you have no connections and the Delete... button is still not enabled. It is likely due to items still existing.
Notice that we have 2 items of the type Authors. We need to delete these to be able to delete the collection. Instead of the gear icon, click on the CMS Collection Name.
This will open a list of items in the collection.
Click on the Select button to enable selection.
Select all the items by checking the box on the header Name.
Click on Delete.
Confirm your choice by clicking on Delete permanently.
Go back to the CMS Settings by clicking on the small gear icon.
Scroll down to the Delete Collection button which should now be enabled. Click to delete.
Click on Delete to confirm.
You have now successfully removed CMS from Webflow.
Quick answer: To remove CMS from Webflow, open the CMS tab, access collection settings via the gear icon, disconnect active connections, delete all collection items, and click the Delete Collection button to confirm removal.
About this Webflow tutorial
Delete collections and items in Webflow by disconnecting active links, clearing remaining entries, and confirming collection deletion. This guide shows how to remove CMS From Webflow in 19 steps, starting with "Open the CMS tab from the left sidebar menu" and finishing with "You have now successfully removed CMS from Webflow". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Webflow interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to remove CMS From Webflow?
19 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Webflow data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Webflow. Related guides: How To Rotate Image In Webflow, How To Save Changes In Webflow and How to share webflow project. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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