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title: How do I pause a connection without deleting it?
description: "Open **Configure**, uncheck **Connection active**, and save. Automations stop until you turn it back on. New rows added while paused are not sent when you resume; only rows added after it is active again are processed. ### More Related Articles…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-pause-a-connection-without-deleting-it/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Integrations / Google Sheets Integration / Managing Connections
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# How do I pause a connection without deleting it?

Open **Configure**, uncheck **Connection active**, and save. Automations stop until you turn it back on. New rows added while paused are not sent when you resume; only rows added after it is active again are processed.

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