__TOC__This type of #REDIRECT [[Workflow]] task is used to set the access type for a [[User|userWorkflows_Overview#Task_Type:_Activate.2FDeactivate_User]] or to deactivate a user.
No message accompanies this workflow task. If you wish to notify users of a change in access type, you can configure an [[Workflow_Task_Type:_Acknowledgement|Acknowledgement]] type workflow task to follow this step in the workflow. [[Image:WorkflowTaskTypeSettings-ActivateUser.png|link=]] ==Task Settings==Activate/Deactivate User Tasks have the following settings:* '''Name''' - Narrative name for the task.* '''Task Number''' - A system generated number that determines the presentation order of the task in the workflow. This number can be changed to display the step in a different location.* '''Description''' - Detailed description of the task ''(optional)''. * '''Expire After''' - Intended duration of the workflow.* '''Option''' - Sets the [[Enabling_User_Access#Enabling_User_Access|access type]] for the user against which the workflow is triggered. Options are::* ''Activate (Administrative or Portal Interface)'' - Provides access to the system to the extent permitted through the [[User|user's]] membership of specific [[Role|roles]].:* ''Activate (User Centric or Applicant Interface)'' – Only provides access through the [[User Centric Interface]] and Applicant Tracking “career sites”.:* ''Activate (Web Service Client Access)'' - Account type used to access data in a SmartSimple instance via an [[API|API]] (Application Programming Interface). Does not give access to SmartSimple interface directly.:* ''Deactivate (No Access)'' – Contact cannot log into the system. ==See Also==* [[Enabling User Access]]* [[Workflow Task Types]] [[Category:Workflows]]{{DeprecatedPage}}