---
title: "Reactivate a user"
description: "How to reactivate staff member, user or contact"
url: https://help.ability8.app/en/articles/30-reactivate-a-user
collection: "Manage Users"
updated: 2026-07-28
language: en
---

# Reactivate a user

How to reactivate staff member, user or contact

Deactivated users can be reactivated at any time.

To reactivate a user:

1.  In the menu, select **Users**.
    
2.  Select the **Deactivated** button to filter the Users list.
    
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3.  Open the user profile that you would like to reactivate.
    
4.  Select the **Activate User** button and confirm the popup message.
    
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5.  Return to the **User list view** and select the **All** button, or go select the **Reset** button in the **Filters** area. This will now display all active users again.
    

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