---
title: Deactivate your organization
---

import {SUPPORT_EMAIL} from "astro:env/client";

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro";
import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro";
import OwnerOnly from "../include/_OwnerOnly.mdx";

If you are no longer using a Zulip organization, you can deactivate it. When you
deactivate an organization, you can specify the time period after which the
organization's data will be permanently deleted.

## Deactivate an organization

<OwnerOnly />

<FlattenedSteps>
  <NavigationSteps target="settings/organization-profile" />

  1. Under **Deactivate organization**, click **Deactivate organization**.
  1. Select when the organization's data (users, channels, messages, etc.)
     should be permanently deleted.
  1. Approve by clicking **Confirm**.
</FlattenedSteps>

## Restore a deactivated organization

A deactivated organization can be restored until its data is deleted.
If you deactivated your organization by accident, please contact
<a href={`mailto:${SUPPORT_EMAIL}`}>{SUPPORT_EMAIL}</a> as soon as possible.

## Related articles

* [Deactivate your account](/help/deactivate-your-account)