How do I deactivate my ActBlue entity?

To deactivate your ActBlue entity:

Log into ActBlue and confirm you're viewing the correct Dashboard by check the entity name in the top navigation bar
Click the General tab under the Settings heading on the left-hand menu
Select the Status tab at the top of the page
Click Deactivate Fundraising
Review the summary of what will happen when you deactivate your entity
Confirm you want to deactivate your entity by typing your entity name into the space provided and selecting Deactivate Fundraising

Please note that deactivation is only available to users with Admin access to your entity.

Do I need to deactivate my ActBlue entity to comply with a legislative blackout?

If you're trying to deactivate your account to comply with a legislative fundraising blackout - don't worry! Our compliance team tracks these blackouts and will automatically deactivate and reactivate your entity as needed.

For additional questions or support about blackouts, contact our support team here!

What happens after my entity is deactivated?

Once your entity is successfully deactivated:

Your contribution forms will no longer be able to accept new donations
Any actively recurring donations will stop billing to your donors
Your committee will no longer appear in the ActBlue directory
Any embedded forms on your website will display an inactive message

Although you won't be able to fundraise with a deactivated entity, you (and your entity's other users) will still retain access to the entity. This ensures you can:

View and download all contribution data for compliance and reporting purposes
Issue refunds for any pending contributions not yet disbursed (find instructions for how to do so here)
Export your donor information

Can I reactivate my entity later?

Yes! If you decide to start fundraising again with the same committee, we can reactivate your account at any time. To get started, contact our support team here.

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