---
title: ArmaRAMDb - Delete Key
icon: mdi:file-text-outline
excerpt: Remove the specified key from RAMDb.
---

# ramdb_db_fnc_delete

## Description
Removes the specified key from the database. This function deletes the key-value pair completely from storage.

## Syntax
```sqf
[_key] call ramdb_db_fnc_delete
```

## Parameters
| Parameter | Type   | Description                               |
|-----------|--------|-------------------------------------------|
| `_key`    | String | Name of the key to delete from the database |

## Return Value
None. The operation runs asynchronously.

## Examples
### Delete a key in singleplayer or on the server:
```sqf
["playerData"] call ramdb_db_fnc_delete;
```

### Delete a key on the server from a client:
```sqf
["playerData"] remoteExecCall ["ramdb_db_fnc_delete", 2, false];
```

## Notes
- This operation is permanent and cannot be undone
- If the key doesn't exist, the operation will have no effect
- This function only affects specific keys, not hash tables or lists

## Related Functions
- `ramdb_db_fnc_get`: Retrieves a value by key
- `ramdb_db_fnc_set`: Stores a value by key
- `ramdb_db_fnc_scheduler`: Processes the callback response

## Links

[Delete Key](delete.md) |
[Get Key](get.md) |
[Set Key](set.md)