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Deactivate a Developer Edition Org
When a Developer Edition org has outlived its usefulness and it’s time to move on, you can deactivate it or allow it to expire.

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When a Developer Edition org has outlived its usefulness and it’s time to move on, you can deactivate it or allow it to expire.
| Available in: Developer Edition |
| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To view company information | View Setup and Configuration |
| To deactivate an org | Modify All Data |
If the org has released a managed package, you can’t deactivate it. Contact Salesforce Customer Support for assistance.
| Days after DE Org Deactivation | Can I Reactivate the Deactivated Org? |
|---|---|
| From 1 through 30 | Yes. You can change your mind and reactivate the org via Setup. |
| From 31 through 60 | Yes. The org is locked, but you can contact Salesforce Customer Support to reactivate the org. |
| From 61 and later | No. The org is permanently deleted and can’t be reactivated. |

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