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# Deactivating a Recipient

Deactivating a recipients ensures that the recipient no longer receives payouts or processes transactions. This is particularly useful when a recipient is no longer active or needs to be disabled for security or operational reasons.

#### Authentication <a href="#authentication" id="authentication"></a>

To deactivate a recipient, you must authenticate your request using your project’s **client ID** and **secret**. Each request must include:

* An `x-signature` header that is generated using your client secret.
* An `x-client-id` header containing your project’s client ID.

Refer to the [authentication guide](/developers/authentication.md) for detailed instructions on generating the correct signature.

#### Common Issues <a href="#common-issues" id="common-issues"></a>

* **Missing or Invalid Signature:** Ensure that every deactivation request is properly signed with an `x-signature` derived from your client secret.
* **Incorrect Recipient Identification:** Double-check that the recipient you are deactivating is the intended one to prevent accidental deactivation.
* **Mismatched Client ID:** Verify that the `x-client-id` provided in the request corresponds to the correct project.

#### When to use this endpoint <a href="#when-to-use-this-endpoint" id="when-to-use-this-endpoint"></a>

Deactivating a recipient is recommended when:

* An entity (such as a vendor or partner) no longer requires settlement services.
* Security or compliance reasons necessitate revoking a recipient’s ability to process payouts.
* You need to manage recipients’ activity through your administrative controls rather than manual intervention.

For implementation details, including the precise request format, please refer to the [API reference](https://orda.gitbook.io/orda-docs/api-reference/).