--- title: How to deactivate and/or delete users? description: Learn how to deactivate or delete users in absence.io and manage your user access securely and efficiently. --- [Skip to content](https://info.absence.io/en/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios-0#main-content) - [English](https://info.absence.io/en/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios-0) - [German](https://info.absence.io/de/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios-1) - [Spanish](https://info.absence.io/es/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios) English Show submenu for translations [![Design ohne Titel (2)](https://info.absence.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Design%20ohne%20Titel%20(2).png?width=210&height=44&name=Design%20ohne%20Titel%20(2).png)](https://info.absence.io/en/help-center?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://info.absence.io/en/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios-0) - [German](https://info.absence.io/de/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios-1) - [Spanish](https://info.absence.io/es/help-center/como-desactivar-y/o-borrar-usuarios) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact our support](https://1r1be.share.hsforms.com/2cmG1EH3QR-2fjl6Hg3EKhA) [Contact our support](https://1r1be.share.hsforms.com/2cmG1EH3QR-2fjl6Hg3EKhA) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Firstly, click on "Users" located on the top bar. Once the page has redirect, you should find a list of all your active users. Click on the user you would like to delete. 2. When their profile overview opens, you'll find a "Deactivate" button on the top right. Click on it. Inactive users don't have access to the account anymore. You are still able to download reports. We do not charge you for inactive users. 3. Once you've clicked on "Deactivate" a "Delete" button will appear. Click and confirm and the deletion in case you want to delete the user permanently. ![Bildschirmfoto 2026-06-25 um 17.15.43](https://info.absence.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Helpcenter/Bildschirmfoto%202026-06-25%20um%2017.15.43.png?width=670&height=178&name=Bildschirmfoto%202026-06-25%20um%2017.15.43.png) Have fun using our solution! 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