---
title: "Suspending users in bulk"
description: "Talkspirit administrators can suspend multiple users at once to revoke platform access without deleting accounts or losing contribution history."
category: administration-security
section: users-and-access
type: Tutorial
lastUpdated: 2026-03-05
locale: en
canonical: https://support.talkspirit.com/en/administration-security/suspend-users-in-bulk
---

# Suspending users in bulk


## Suspending users in bulk
Administrators can suspend multiple users at once, revoking their access to the platform without permanently deleting their accounts. Bulk suspension is useful when off-boarding groups of users — for example, at the end of a project or following an organisational change. Suspended users can be reinstated at any time.

## How do I suspend multiple users at once?

1. Click the **gear** icon in the left-hand navigation menu to open **Administration**.
2. Click on **Users**.
3. Go to the **Members** or **Guests** tab depending on the user type you want to suspend.
4. Select the checkboxes next to the users you want to suspend.
5. Use the bulk action menu to choose **Suspend** or **Suspend and anonymize**.

Note: suspending a user blocks their access to the platform but does not delete their account or contributions. You can reinstate suspended users by following the same process and selecting the reinstate option.

## Who can suspend users in bulk?

Only platform administrators can suspend users.

## What's Next?

- How do I invite members to the platform?
- How do I suspend and anonymize an individual user?
- How do I manage user roles and permissions?