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# Setting a Supplier as Active or Inactive

> Toggle a supplier's active status without deleting their record, keeping them available for future reference.

## Changing a Supplier's Active Status

You can mark suppliers as active or inactive without deleting their records from the system.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Toggle active status">
    Go to the supplier's detail screen. You will see an **Active?** checkbox. Tick this box to make the supplier active, or untick it to set them as inactive.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View active status">
    The supplier's active status is shown on the main supplier screen, allowing you to quickly see their current setting.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>Sort the **Active?** column in the supplier data grid to quickly identify all inactive suppliers.</Tip>

<Info>Inactive suppliers will not appear as active in reports or transactions but will remain in the system for reference. You can reactivate them at any time by checking the **Active?** box.</Info>