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title: "Deactivate an Event-Based Automation"
slug: "deactivate-an-event-based-automation"
updated: 2024-03-07T07:23:25Z
published: 2024-03-07T07:23:25Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/deactivate-an-event-based-automation"
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# Deactivate an Event-Based Automation

## Goal​

To deactivate an event-based automation.

An inactive automation is never executed by the system.

## Background Information​

Deactivation changes the status of an automation to ​Deactivated​. This status indicates that an automation was manually deactivated.

## Procedure​

1. In the **​Main Navigation​,** click ​*Automation*.​ ⇒The **​Whiteboard Overview​** window opens.
2. Click the **​Event-based​** tab.
3. Select the checkbox of the automation you want to deactivate.
4. At the bottom of the window, click the **​Deactivate​** button. ⇒The automation now has the status **​Deactivated​.**