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Sometimes, you may need to delete a team that’s no longer in use. SmartSuite makes it easy for administrators to delete teams and restore them if needed. This guide explains both processes.
Deleting a Team
Administrators can delete unused teams in a few simple steps. Before deletion, you’ll be asked to confirm the action.
Steps to Delete a Team
Log in as a member with the Administrator role.
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the interface.
Select Workspace Administration from the menu.
Navigate to the Manage Teams tab.
Find the team you wish to delete and click its name.
Open the options menu (…) in the Team dialog.
Select Delete Team.
Confirm the action when prompted.
Note: A team cannot be restored after being deleted.
Inactivating a Team
If you just want to temporarily disable a Team, you can inactivate it instead of deleting it. That allows you to retain the Team membership, while having the system ignore the Team. Inactive teams will no longer convey permissions or be available for selection wherever Teams are used.
Steps to Inactivate a Team
Navigate to the Manage Teams tab, following the instructions above in the “Deleting a Team” section.
Find the Team name, then click the “Active” status.
Select “Inactive”
To re-activate your Team, simply click “Inactive” and choose “Active.”
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Temporary Team Deletion
Scenario: A seasonal project ends, and the associated team is no longer needed.
Solution: Make the team inactive and activate it later if the project resumes.
2. Cleanup of Unused Teams
Scenario: An organization wants to remove old or redundant teams.
Solution: Delete unused teams, keeping the workspace organized and efficient.