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# Deactivate Listing

> Stop publishing business information to online listing directories for a location.

```
deactivate_listing
```

## Description

Stops all directory publishing for a specific location, removing the business from syncing to online listing directories such as Google, Bing, Apple, and Facebook. This is typically used when a location is temporarily closed or being restructured.

<Warning>
  This stops **all** directory publishing for the location. To resume publishing, call [`fix_listing`](/mcp/tools/listings/fix-listing) or create a new listing. Confirm with the user before proceeding.
</Warning>

## Parameters

| Parameter    | Type    | Required | Default | Description                                             |
| ------------ | ------- | -------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| `locationId` | integer | Yes      | —       | Child location business ID (from `get_child_locations`) |

## Example Usage

```
Deactivate the listing for location 78901 — the branch is temporarily closed.
```

```
Stop directory publishing for my Westside location.
```

## Notes

* `locationId` follows the same child location convention as [`fix_listing`](/mcp/tools/listings/fix-listing) — use [`get_child_locations`](/mcp/tools/business/get-child-locations) to get valid IDs.
* To resume publishing after deactivation, call [`fix_listing`](/mcp/tools/listings/fix-listing).
* Use [`get_listing_location_status_report`](/mcp/tools/listings/get-listing-location-status-report) to confirm the deactivation status.