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Delete a custom rule object

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Delete a custom rule object that you no longer use. You can delete a custom rule object only at the admin domain where it was created.

  • You cannot delete a default rule object.

  • You cannot delete a rule object that is used in a Firewall policy, QoS policy or, in a group rule object.

  • You can delete a rule object only at the admin domain where it was created.

Note

Options differ depending on the rule object type you select. For information on a specific object type, refer to the corresponding sub-section.

  1. Click the Policy tab.

  2. From the Domain drop-down list, select the domain you want to work in.

  3. Select Intrusion Prevention → Objects → Rule Objects.

    Rule objects for the selected admin domain are listed.

  4. Locate the Rule Object that you want to modify.

    • You can use the search function to easily find the rule object.

    • Make sure the Editable here column displays Yes for the rule object you want to delete. If the Editable here column displays No, the rule object belongs to a parent admin domain.

  5. Select the rule object and click GUID-9A719AD5-F6BE-4CD4-9311-CC6655DF9B70-low.png. Then click Yes to confirm deletion.

    Note

    To delete rule objects in bulk, press Shift key (for continuous selection) or press Ctrl key (for discontinuous selection) and then select the rule objects. The selected items are highlighted. Click GUID-9A719AD5-F6BE-4CD4-9311-CC6655DF9B70-low.png and then click Yes to confirm deletion.