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title: "Deactivate a user"
url: "https://help.capitech.no/en/article/deactivate-a-user"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-08-21T07:26:32.431Z"
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# Deactivate a user

This article explains how to deactivate a user in Capitech Flow. When a user is deactivated, they can no longer log in to Flow.

## How to deactivate a user

1.  Go to **Admin - Security - Users**.
2.  Find the user you want to deactivate.
3.  Open the user by clicking the user description shown in green.
4.  Clear the **Active** checkbox.
5.  Click **Save**.

The user is now deactivated and no longer has active access to Capitech Flow.

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## When should you deactivate a user?

You should deactivate users who no longer need access to Flow, for example when a manager leaves the organization or changes roles.

## Tips

You can use the **Last login** column to see when the user last logged in. This can help you identify users who no longer use the system.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is the user deleted when you clear the Active checkbox?**

No. The user is deactivated, not deleted. You can find the user under inactive users.

**Can a deactivated user be reactivated?**

Yes. Open the user, select **Active** again, and save your changes.

**Does the user lose access immediately?**

Yes. When you clear **Active** and save your changes, the user no longer has active access to Capitech Flow.