> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://chainfactory.gitbook.io/chainfactory/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://chainfactory.gitbook.io/chainfactory/factory-orientation/deployed-contracts/deploy-management/pausable.md).

# Pausable

The Pausable page deals with pausing, and resuming trading for your contract. This can be a very dangerous funtions, and should only be used with extreme caution and communication with your community to prevent unnecessecary selloffs or issues within your community. In this section you can

1. Pause trading on your contract (if unpaused)
2. Resume trading on your contract (if paused)
3. Renounce the Pausable function

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To pause your contract select the <img src="https://2529559254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhfU6YPTxz47qre87lVR%2Fuploads%2FoAmBEEEMgMx2vCWMp6Wm%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=6a706696-ca37-466b-a331-9cdc0d9c40f9" alt="" data-size="line"> button and approve the transaction in your Web3 Wallet.

Once the transaction has been approved on the blockchain all trading activities on your contract will be paused until you resume them.

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To unpause your contract select the <img src="https://2529559254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhfU6YPTxz47qre87lVR%2Fuploads%2FeAl06pl4gKgoq13flaOB%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2300e443-a4e4-4da0-9c1a-61b7512749e0" alt="" data-size="line"> button and approve the transaction in your Web3 Wallet.

Once the transaction has been approved on the blockchain all trading activities on your contract will resume.

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To renounce the pausable function, simply select <img src="https://2529559254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhfU6YPTxz47qre87lVR%2Fuploads%2F9QPUisGNLhpVOxN139EV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=893f774a-14a9-4b71-97bf-4f83307958ce" alt="" data-size="line"> and this contract function will no longer be able to be managed or changed.

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{% hint style="danger" %}
Renouncing the pausable function if you have added it can help build trust within your community; however, be very sure that the contract is NOT paused when you renounce this function, or you will never be able to resume trading again.
{% endhint %}