Introduction
Remove tags strips one or more tags from a device when an automation runs. Use it to clean up classification tags after a process completes, pull a device out of a tag-based policy, or kick off a downstream Tag Removed automation.
Remove Tags
In Step configuration, you'll see the same searchable tag picker used by Apply Tags.
Search or scroll to find the tags you want this action to remove.
Check the box next to each tag.
Click Save.
ℹ️ NOTE: Removing a tag via this action fires the Tag Removed trigger. The only exception is deleting a tag entirely from the organization — deletion does not fire Tag Removed.
⚠️ WARNING: Removing a tag that controls group membership or policy assignment takes effect immediately. Devices may lose applied automations, monitors, or permissions as soon as the tag is gone.
Conditions
The Conditions section lets you restrict when this action runs based on device attributes or the outcome of a previous action.
See Action Conditions for the full reference on condition types, operators, and values.
Additional Options
Expand Additional options for action name, failure behavior, output variable assignment, retries, and the enabled toggle.
See Actions Overview for the full reference on additional options available on every action.
FAQ
Does removing a tag via this action trigger the Tag Removed automation? Yes. Removing a tag via this action fires the Tag Removed trigger just like a manual removal in the UI. The only case where Tag Removed does not fire is when a tag is deleted entirely from the organization — deletion doesn't count as a removal.
What happens if the tag I'm trying to remove isn't on the device? The action completes without error — removing a tag that isn't present is a no-op.
Can I remove multiple tags in one action? Yes. Select all the tags you want removed and they'll all be stripped in a single action step.
What if the device is offline when this action runs? Tags can be removed from offline devices — the action succeeds immediately regardless of the device's online status.
Who can configure this action? Any technician with permission to create or edit automations in this organization.