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Written by Mads Mikkelsen

Updated at September 25th, 2025

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Edit instanceDelete instanceClear logged data

It might be you need to edit your instance and this can be easily done. This articles will also cover how to delete an instance and clear all the data that have been logged.

For both editing, deleting and clearing data samples the first thing you will need is to go to the desired instance.

  • In the SIA portal go to  Instances
  • In the list of instances click on the desired Instance name. You will be presented to the overview of the instance. Or use the search bar under the Add new instance button, to find a specific instance.
  • In the Information section press the  Edit instance button. You will be presented to a dialogue with the instance information

Edit instance

In order to edit in the instance do the following steps in dialogue:

  • In the dialogue modify the parameters you want to change in the instance
    • Instance parameters are described in Instance parameters‍ 
  • Press  Save instance


Delete instance

To delete an instance do the following steps:

Caution

This step cannot be undone! All items and data records for the instance will also be deleted.

  • In the lower right corner of the dialogue press the Delete instance
  • A popup will open and ask if you are sure you want to delete the instance.
    • If you are sure, press OK


Quick edit or delete instance

From the instance menu use can also use the icons in the bottom right easily edit or delete your instances:

  • Press to edit the instance
  • Press to open the instance
  • Press to delete the instance
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