# Disabling and enabling a FlashEdge distribution

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Disabling/Enabling a distribution in FlashEdge is a fundamental step that allows you to temporarily deactivate a distribution configuration without permanently deleting it.
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This action is especially useful when you need to suspend the distribution's functionality, whether it's due to maintenance, updates, or other reasons. By disabling a distribution, you prevent it from actively delivering content, ensuring that users don't receive content from that particular distribution during the disabled period. After disabling, you should not incur any costs for this distribution.

### Disabling

The following guide outlines the straightforward process of disabling a FlashEdge distribution:

1. Sign in to the FlashEdge.
2. Choose the distribution that you want to delete.
3. Choose the Advanced tab.
4. Click on the “Disable” button in the Delete FlashEdge distribution.
5. Wait until the distribution is disabled.

### Enabling

The following guide outlines the straightforward process of enabling a FlashEdge distribution:

1. Sign in to the FlashEdge.
2. Choose the distribution that you want to delete.
3. Choose the Advanced tab.
4. Click on the “Enable” button in the Delete FlashEdge distribution.
5. Wait until the distribution is enabled.


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