Confluence

Confluence is a team workspace platform for companies to create, organize, and collaborate on documents, project plans, and internal knowledge in one shared place.

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atlassian.com/software/confluence

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How to temporarily disable a user in your organization in Confluence

Here is how to temporarily disable a user in your organization in confluence

First click on the "Switch sites or apps" button in the top left corner
Next select "Administration" in the dropdown menu
In the administration sidebar, click on "Directory"
Select "Users" from the directory submenu
Locate the user you want to suspend
Then, click on the three dots in the Actions column
Finally, click on "Suspend access" from the dropdown menu

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Why should you temporarily disable a user in your organization in Confluence

Confluence is a dynamic collaboration platform ideal for sharing and managing knowledge within teams.

One beneficial feature is the ability to temporarily disable a user in your organization.

This feature provides the flexibility to manage user access without permanently removing anyone, which is crucial during restructuring or prolonged absences.

By temporarily disabling a user, you maintain security and control while ensuring that resources remain available when needed.

Last update

July 14, 2026

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