# Deactivate a user group

You can deactivate groups you no longer plan to use. Deactivated groups cannot be [mentioned](/help/mention-a-user-or-group), or used for any [permissions](/help/manage-permissions).

## Deactivate a user group

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1. Select a user group.

1. Select the **Permissions** tab on the right.

1. Remove all permissions.

1. Click the **Deactivate group** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-user-group-x"></i>) button in the
   upper right corner of the user group settings panel.

1. Click **Confirm**.

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## View deactivated user groups

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1. Select **Deactivated groups** from the dropdown next to the **Filter** box
   above the list of groups.

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## Reactivate a user group

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1. Select **Deactivated groups** from the dropdown next to the **Filter** box
   above the list of groups.

1. Select a user group.

1. Click the **Reactivate group** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-user-group-plus"></i>) button in the
   upper right corner of the user group settings panel.

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## Related articles

* [User groups](/help/user-groups)
* [Create user groups](/help/create-user-groups)
* [Manage user groups](/help/manage-user-groups)