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# Deactivating Samples

Samples that have been registered with IGSNs in SESAR can be deactivated. We do not delete IGSNs as they may have been referenced or used previously. IGSNs that are deactivated will resolve to a page stating that the IGSN has been deactivated, and will no longer be searchable on the catalog. 

#### Deactivating Sample From SESAR

1. Select the sample you wish to deactivate and click 'Edit'. 
2. Under the edit sample page, click 'Request deactivation' (in red).
3. Fill out the form and give reason for deactivating the sample.
4. A notification will be sent to the curator who will approve your request.

#### Post Deactivation

Once your sample is deactivated, the sample will no longer show up on under your samples. The landing pages of deactivated samples will not longer be displayed. Instead, you will see a notification that the sample has been deactivated. \
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For an example of a deactivated sample, please see: [**IGSN:10.58052/IENRP00JO**](http://doi.org/10.58052/IENRP00JO)**.** \
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**For more information on deactivating your samples, please download the guide below.** 

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