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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure Synapse Analytics
SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
Removes the master key from the current database.
Transact-SQL syntax conventions
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 AdventureWorks2025 database.
Note
In Azure SQL Database and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, the USE statement isn't available. Instead, connect directly to intended database and run the rest of the code sample.
USE AdventureWorks2022;
DROP MASTER KEY;
GO
Examples: Azure Synapse Analytics
The following example removes the master key.
Note
In Azure SQL Database and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, the USE statement isn't available. Instead, connect directly to the master database and run the rest of the code sample.
USE master;
DROP MASTER KEY;
GO