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# Activate or deactivate alert rules

# Activate or deactivate alert rules {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 23, 2026  
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Activate or deactivate alert rules to control which conditions are monitored as your needs change.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_dex.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesService Operations Workspace.
2. In the primary navigation pane, select the DEX Administration icon (![]()).
3. Select Configure on the Alert rules card.  
   The list of alert rules appears.
4. On the Update alert rule page, select Name the rule.
5. Under Rule status, use the Active toggle switch (![Use the toggle switch to activate the alert rule.]()) to activate the rule.  
   To deactivate an active alert rule, turn off the toggle switch.
6. Select Update.
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