# DROP VIEW

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Removes a view. The underlying tables and their data are retained.

## Syntax

```scopeql
DROP VIEW [ IF EXISTS ] <name>
```

`IF EXISTS` skips the operation if the view is missing.

## Examples

Remove the view from the [`CREATE VIEW` example](https://www.scopedb.io/docs/reference/commands/statements/create-view.md#examples):

```scopeql
DROP VIEW IF EXISTS failed_requests
```