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DROP MASTER KEY (Transact-SQL)

Removes the master key from the current database.

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Syntax

DROP MASTER KEY

Arguments

This statement takes no arguments.

Remarks

The drop will fail if any private key in the database is protected by the master key.

Permissions

Requires CONTROL permission on the database.

Examples

The following example removes the master key for the AdventureWorks database.

USE AdventureWorks;
DROP MASTER KEY;
GO