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Better-managing test statuses and knowing when to use different settings will make A/B testing even more efficient and convenient.

The difference between the options: <code>Stop</code> , <code>Pause</code> , and <code>Delete</code> experiments.

1. How to update a test’s status.
2. The difference between the options: <code>Stop</code> , <code>Pause</code> , and <code>Delete</code> experiments.

Deleted tests will first be stopped and then removed from <code>Your Tests</code>. You cannot view the analytics of these tests after it is deleted.

Stopped tests will remain on the list of <code>Your Tests</code>. You can still view the analytics of stopped tests and duplicate these test for future use.

- Deleted tests will first be stopped and then removed from <code>Your Tests</code>. You cannot view the analytics of these tests after it is deleted.
- Stopped tests will remain on the list of <code>Your Tests</code>. You can still view the analytics of stopped tests and duplicate these test for future use.

You can use <code>...</code> or the multi-select tool to <code>Stop</code> or <code>Delete</code> one or more experiments:

Check the boxes of the tests you want to change.

Select the option you want on the action bar below and confirm details in the pop-up.

1. Check the boxes of the tests you want to change.
2. Select the option you want on the action bar below and confirm details in the pop-up.

Only URL redirect, template, and theme test can be paused. When the experiment is paused, no new customer data will enter the analytics.

To pause a test: Click on the <code>...</code> , and select <code>Pause</code>.

To resume a test: Click on the <code>...</code> , and select <code>Resume</code>.

1. To pause a test: Click on the <code>...</code> , and select <code>Pause</code>.
2. To resume a test: Click on the <code>...</code> , and select <code>Resume</code>.

If you have any questions about this topic, please feel free to contact our support team via <a href="mailto:support@abconvert.io" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@abconvert.io</a>.

This article will explain:
1. How to update a test’s status.
2. The difference between the options: Stop , Pause , and Delete experiments.

How do I change test statuses?

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Status	Definition	Applicable Test Type	Use Case
Active	The experiment is running and customers will be put into A/B testing groups.	All test types	N/A
Stop	Cannot be resumed. Analytics data can still be viewed The experiment is considered ended, and no new data can enter. Customers will see your original storefront.	All test types	You want to end an experiment but keep the insights in ABConvert. You want to save the test settings and duplicate it when you need to run a similar test.
Pause	Can be resumed (become active) to continue collecting new data. Analytics data can be viewed Customers will see your original storefront.	URL redirect test Template test Theme test Price test V0 and V2	You are updating your storefront but don’t want to restart a test. You are holding events like seasonal promotions, changes in traffic sources, or external campaigns and want to avoid data contamination.
Delete	The deleted experiments will be removed from the list of `Your Tests`. Analytics data will be deleted. Customers will see your original storefront.	All test types	You made incorrect settings and want to remove the wrong tests. You have redundant or out-of-date tests and want to reduce clutter.

How do I change test statuses?

Stop or Delete an Experiment

Pause an Experiment

Test Status Comparison