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title: How do I pause a connection without deleting it?
description: "Turn off the automation toggles (Send SMS, Send WhatsApp, Send Voice, Send RCS, or the logging toggles) for that table. The connection stays in place, but nothing fires until you turn a toggle back on. ### More Related Articles -…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-pause-a-connection-without-deleting-it-3/"
updated: "2026-08-30"
category: Integrations / Airtable Messaging Integration / Managing Connections
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# How do I pause a connection without deleting it?

Turn off the automation toggles (Send SMS, Send WhatsApp, Send Voice, Send RCS, or the logging toggles) for that table. The connection stays in place, but nothing fires until you turn a toggle back on.

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