Delete an attribute

Not all schema changes are allowed. See Disallowed schema changes for change restrictions.

Use either of the following methods to delete an attribute. The Web administration tool is the preferred method.

Web administration

If you have not done so already, expand Schema management in the navigation area, then click Manage attributes. To delete an attribute:

1. Click the radio button next to the attribute that you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
3. You are prompted to confirm deletion of the attribute. Click OK to delete the attribute or click Cancel to return to Manage attributes without making any changes.

Command line

ldapmodify -D <admindn> -w <adminpw> -i myschemadelete.ldif

Where the myschemadelete.ldif file includes:

dn: cn=schema
changetype: modify
delete: attributetypes
attributetypes: (<myAttribute-oid>)

See ldapmodify and ldapadd for more information about this command.