# How to stop or delete a data stream

You can stop or delete a data stream in your Azion account if it's no longer needed to optimize your system. To do so, follow the steps in the sections below.

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## Stopping a data stream

1. [Access Azion Console](https://console.azion.com/) > **Data Stream**.
2. In the list, select the stream you want to stop.
  - On the right side of the row, you can see a label indicating the stream's status: **Active** or **Inactive**.
3. On the configuration page, navigate to the Status section.
4. Disable the switch to stop the data streaming.
5. Click the **Save** button. 

Wait a few minutes for the changes to propagate.

:::note
To activate the streaming again, repeat this process, enabling the switch in the **Status** section.
:::

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## Deleting a data stream

1. [Access Azion Console](https://console.azion.com/) > **Data Stream**.
2. In the list, navigate to the right side of the row and click the **trash icon**.
3. In the dialog box, type **Delete** in the field.
4. Click the **Delete** button to complete the process.

Wait a few minutes for the changes to propagate. This action can't be undone.