# Suspending a Task

Beginning in version In 10.6.8.14701 (HERMES) you can enable Task/Request suspension.  The option to enable it is located within **​System Administration > Security Roles>Workflow Management>Tasks tab**

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Prior to 10.6.8.14627 (*AS-3802*), this feature was available as a "Preview Feature".
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## Suspending your Tasks

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The "**Auto stop clock on Agreement Suspension**" Must be enabled in the OLA Agreement Details page.
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1. Access the task you would like to suspend
2. Click the Defer button (note: It may have been renamed)
3. Suspend the task and enter a date to end the suspension.&#x20;
4. Select an applicable status for the task.
5. To also suspend the request's SLA, tick the **Suspended Request** check box.

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Applies to: HERMES 10.6.8.14627 (*AS-3802*) and later

When **Suspended Request** is selected, this will suspend both the Request and the associated Tasks. The Request SLA clock will be stopped. This option will only be available in the screen if "**Allow Suspend Request from Task**" is enabled in the Security Role.
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6. Click Save
7. If a **Stop Clock Reason** is required, a pop-up will prompt you to enter a reason you are stopping the clock.

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