starlight_help/src/content/docs/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-bot.mdx
import {TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";
import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro"; import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro"; import AdminOnly from "../include/_AdminOnly.mdx";
import UserCogIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/user-cog"; import UserPlusIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/user-plus"; import UserXIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/user-x";
By default, users can deactivate and reactivate the bots that they add. Organization admins can prevent users from reactivating bots by restricting bot creation.
Organization administrators can also deactivate or reactivate any existing bot, regardless of who owns them.
1. In the **Actions** column, click the **deactivate bot** (<UserXIcon />)
icon for the bot you want to deactivate.
1. Approve by clicking **Deactivate**.
</FlattenedSteps>
<FlattenedSteps>
<NavigationSteps target="settings/bots" />
1. In the **Actions** column, click the **deactivate bot** (<UserXIcon />)
icon for the bot you want to deactivate.
1. Approve by clicking **Deactivate**.
</FlattenedSteps>
1. Select **Deactivated** from the dropdown above the **Bots** table.
1. In the **Actions** column, click the **reactivate bot** (<UserPlusIcon />)
icon for the bot you want to reactivate.
1. Approve by clicking **Confirm**.
</FlattenedSteps>
<FlattenedSteps>
<NavigationSteps target="settings/bots" />
1. Select **Deactivated** from the dropdown above the **Bots** table.
1. In the **Actions** column, click the **reactivate bot** (<UserPlusIcon />)
icon for the bot you want to reactivate.
1. Approve by clicking **Confirm**.
</FlattenedSteps>