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# Terminate

> Remove a worker from your workforce and clean up connected channels and triggers.

**Terminate** removes the worker from your workforce.

Termination is for workers you no longer need. If you only want to pause work temporarily, use the runtime toggle instead.

## What happens during termination

When you terminate a worker:

* You are asked to confirm the action.
* The worker is removed from your workforce.
* Connected channels and triggers are cleaned up.
* The worker should no longer process normal work.

<Warning>
  Termination is destructive. Use it only when you are sure the worker should be removed.
</Warning>

## Pause instead of terminate

Use the runtime toggle when you want to temporarily stop a worker without deleting it.

Pausing is better when:

* You are investigating behaviour
* You are changing settings
* You need a temporary operational hold
* You may need the worker again later