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# Disable a VPN user

You can temporarily disable a VPN user instead of deleting it.

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## Disable a VPN user using the control panel

It is possible to temporarily deactivate a VPN user without needing to delete it. Click on **Actions** next to the current VPN user and select **Disable account**. The status of the user will then change from *Enabled* to *Disabled*.

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## Disable a VPN user using the API

To disable a user using the [API](/platform/control-panel/api.md), use the [vpn/edituser](https://github.com/GleSYS/API-docs/wiki/API-Documentation#vpnedituser) endpoint.