- Pause — stops all syncing, including scheduled syncs. A sync that is running stops where it is. Everything already synced stays searchable; pausing only freezes updates, so new documents and permission changes stop flowing in.
- Resume — turns syncing back on. Run Re-sync afterwards to catch up immediately instead of waiting for the next scheduled sync.
- Delete — removes the source and everything synced from it. Its documents disappear from search and from any agents it was attached to. This cannot be undone; you can always add the source again, but it will re-estimate and re-index from scratch.
Can I move a source to a different Brain?
There is no move action. To relocate a source (say, from your personal Brain to a team’s), add it fresh in the target Brain and delete the old one. To let more people use an organization source without moving it, use Control Access to share it with more teams instead.FAQ
Does pausing hide the source from search?
Does pausing hide the source from search?
No. Paused sources keep serving what was already synced — results just get staler over time. Delete the source if you want its content gone.
I paused during a sync. Is the partial content searchable?
I paused during a sync. Is the partial content searchable?
Yes. Whatever synced before the pause is searchable, and the rest is picked up after you resume and sync again.
What happens to agents using a deleted source?
What happens to agents using a deleted source?
The source is detached and agents simply stop finding its content. Other attached sources keep working.
Who can pause or delete a source?
Who can pause or delete a source?
Whoever can manage that source’s Brain — see Personal vs Team vs Organization Brain.
Related
How often does Brain sync?
What Re-sync and scheduled syncs do
Personal vs Team vs Organization Brain
Scopes and who can manage sources