Disconnect from a Registered Server (SQL Server Management Studio)

Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW)

This topic describes how to disconnect Object Explorer from a server at any time in SQL Server. Disconnecting Object Explorer does not disconnect other SQL Server Management Studio components such as SQL Editor.

To disconnect from a registered server

  • In Object Explorer, right-click a server and click Disconnect or, on the Object Explorer toolbar, click the Disconnect icon.