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# 1.2: Drop Database

1. Create a new query by right clicking on SQL\_Library.
2. Inside of the SQL\_Library, write a query that drops (or deletes) your database.
3. To see the solution for this challenge, click on [1.12 Solutions](/sql-101-basics/part-1-transact-sql/1.12-solutions.md#12-drop-database-solution).
4. Now, recreate your database by following the steps in [1.1](/sql-101-basics/part-1-transact-sql/1.1-create-database.md). Then, continue to step [1.3 Create Table](/sql-101-basics/part-1-transact-sql/1.3-create-table.md).