Deactivate an Automation Step

You can deactivate certain steps in a workflow of an automation.

To deactivate a step in a workflow, you must select the step or node to be deactivated and then deactivate. The step or node is deactivated. This means the deactivated step or node will not be executed during automation.

In the Cloud Studio, the Deactivate option is available in various locations.

Deactivate option	Description
	By default, this icon is disabled. Once you select the step, the icon is enabled. Select the step or node to be deactivated and click the icon to deactivate a step. Note At any point in time, you can activate the step by clicking the icon.
	In a workflow of your automation, right click on any step or node. The Deactivate option is displayed. Select the step or node to be deactivated, right click, and then click Deactivate to deactivate the step or node. After successful deactivation, the step or node will be greyed. Note At any point in time, you can activate the step by clicking Activate.
	The activate or deactivate option is available under Advanced of a selected step or node on the right panel of the Cloud Studio. By default, the step status is active. Select the step to be deactivated and then click the icon to deactivate the step. After successful deactivation, the step or node will be greyed. Note At any point in time, you can activate the step by clicking the icon.