Deactivation and Uninstall

Overview

Deactivating Rise Audit Pro stops the plugin from running, but it should not be confused with permanently deleting audit data.

What this article explains

This article explains the difference between deactivation, uninstall, data retention, and destructive cleanup actions.

Why it is useful

• It helps administrators avoid accidental data loss.
• It clarifies what happens to existing logs.
• It explains when to use Danger Zone or purge tools.

Who should read this?

RISE Admin, System Owner, Developer / Support Engineer.

Where to find it

RISE CRM → Settings → Plugins, and Rise Audit Pro → Settings → Danger Zone.

How to use it

1. Export any logs or reports you need to keep.
2. Create a database backup before destructive actions.
3. Deactivate the plugin if you only want to stop using it.
4. Use plugin cleanup tools only if you intentionally want to delete audit data.
5. Remove plugin files only after confirming your data retention decision.

Example workflow

A company pauses use of the plugin during a migration. They deactivate it but keep the audit tables because they may need old investigation records later.

Data that may remain after deactivation

• Activity logs.
• Authentication logs.
• View logs.
• Archived logs.
• Settings.
• Alert rules.
• Watchlist records.
• API key records.

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Common mistakes

• Assuming deactivation automatically deletes all plugin data.
• Purging logs without a backup.
• Deleting audit data that may be needed for a later investigation.

Related articles

• Data Retention Policy
• Archived Logs
• Danger Zone
• Migrating to a New Server