Disable Agents
Disable agents to take them out of use without deleting, and re-enable them at any time.
Disabling an agent takes it out of use without permanently deleting it. Disabled agents cannot be used but can be re-enabled at any time. Use Archive when you want unused agents out of the active list.
When to Disable vs Archive vs Delete
| Action | Use When |
|---|---|
| Archive | You want an unused agent out of the active list and still able to restore it |
| Disable | The agent must not be used until it is fixed and approved again |
| Delete | The agent should be removed permanently |
How to Disable an Agent
Disable the agent from Governance with Disable. Owners and editors receive an inbox notification with the reason.
In dedicated deployments:
- Go to Workspace Settings → Agents
- Find the agent and click the ⋮ menu
- Select Disable
Disabled agents:
- Show a Disabled indicator on their agent card
- Cannot be used in new conversations
- Preserve their configuration, knowledge, and settings
- Can be re-enabled by an admin at any time
How to Re-enable an Agent
Re-enable the agent from Governance. The editor publishes a new version first. Then approve that version with Approve.
In dedicated deployments:
- Go to Workspace Settings → Agents
- Filter by Disabled status to find disabled agents
- Click the ⋮ menu on the agent and select Enable