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When can’t I disable a setting linked to User Groups?
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**Source:** [Game Settings Configuration](https://tripledotstudios.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/2580021328) and [Configuring Ads in Game Server](https://tripledotstudios.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/2765029415)
## Restrictions on Disabling Settings with User Groups
You cannot disable a setting if User Groups are already configured for that setting. Specifically:
### Key Restriction
**Cannot disable a setting if User Groups exist. A setting can be disabled ONLY if no User Groups are present.**
### Validation Process
- When you attempt to disable a setting, the system automatically checks for existing User Groups
- If any User Groups are linked to the setting, the disable action will be blocked
- To disable the setting, you must first:
1. Remove all existing User Groups for that setting
2. Ensure no configurations depend on the setting
### Why This Restriction Exists
- Prevents accidental breaking of user segment configurations
- Maintains integrity of existing User Group rules
- Ensures that configured user segments remain consistent
### Recommended Workflow
1. Review existing User Groups for the setting
2. Delete or modify User Groups if needed
3. Once all User Groups are removed, you can disable the setting

This validation helps maintain the reliability and predictability of your game settings and ad configurations by preventing unintended disruptions to user group rules.