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# How to Delete a Workflow Automation?

This article explains how recruiters and master recruiters can delete an existing automation rule from a specific step within a workflow.

It provides a clear step-by-step guide to removing automations that are no longer required.

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## Step-by-step Guide

### Step 1: Access the Workflow and Relevant Step

From the main menu, navigate to the **Workflows** section.

Select the workflow where the automation rule exists.

Open the workflow step (for example, Screening or Assessment) where the automation was created.

> Note: Automation rules are managed at the workflow-step level.

### Step 2: Open Workflow Automation Panel

In the selected step, locate the **Automation icon** placed beside the **Filters** option.

Click on the Automation icon to open the automation **side panel**.

### Step 3: Locate the Automation Rule

In the side panel, scroll to the **Current Automations** section.

Identify the automation rule you want to delete.

Each automation is displayed as a card with its trigger, conditions, and action summary.

### Step 4: Delete the Automation Rule

On the respective automation card, click the **three-dot menu**.

Select **Delete** from the available options.

### Step 5: Confirm Deletion

A confirmation prompt will appear.

Click **Confirm** again to confirm the action.

Once confirmed, the automation rule will be permanently removed from the selected workflow step.

### Step 6: Verify Automation Removal

After deletion, the automation will no longer appear under the **Current Automations** section.

This confirms that the rule has been successfully removed and will no longer execute for candidates in this step.

<Note>
  By deleting unused or outdated automation rules, recruiters can keep workflows clean, accurate, and aligned with current hiring requirements.
</Note>

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