# Manage Subscriptions > **Source**: [Chargebee](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions) > >

Learn to create, update, and manage subscriptions with ease.

## Browse Collection 1. [How to Create a Subscription in Chargebee?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/aaC5b07LZtI-how-to-create-a-subscription-in-chargebee.md) (Video) 2. [How to Pause and Resume Subscriptions?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions.md) (Video) 3. [How to Cancel a Subscription?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/9dlCQxEa3Lw-how-to-cancel-a-subscription.md) (Video) 4. [How to Reactivate a Subscription? ](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/CZdZnKxvVNY-how-to-reactivate-a-subscription.md) (Video) 5. [How to Create a Quote for a Subscription Change?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/jIVuqRrX5As-how-to-create-a-quote-for-a-subscription-change.md) (Video) 6. [Understanding Various Subscription Statuses in Chargebee](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/UnK5hT192ws-understanding-various-subscription-statuses-in-chargebee.md) (Video) 7. [How to Edit Active Subscriptions?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/XROTEd7GzO8-how-to-edit-active-subscriptions.md) (Video) 8. [How to Edit a Subscription in Trial?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/P7iaNmBgQxk-how-to-edit-a-subscription-in-trial.md) (Video) 9. [How to Edit a Future Subscription?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/la8lyEVeolM-how-to-edit-a-future-subscription.md) (Video) 10. [How to Edit a Non-Renewing Subscription?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/OESe1XFHH98-how-to-edit-a-non-renewing-subscription.md) (Video) 11. [How to Edit a Paused Subscription?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/F69Ceb9RtUQ-how-to-edit-a-paused-subscription.md) (Video) 12. [How to Edit a Cancelled Subscription?](https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/BoMGWgbNUho-how-to-edit-a-cancelled-subscription.md) (Video) --- # VIDEO: How to Pause and Resume Subscriptions? ## METADATA - id: XvwWyDI1RXlBVJA4Hg2JEA - type: video - source: Chargebee - content_url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions - collection_url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions ## TRANSCRIPT - time: 00:00 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=0 text: In this video, you will learn how to pause and resume subscriptions in Chargebee. To enable pause subscription in - time: 00:06 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=6 text: your Chargebee site, navigate to settings, and select configure Chargebee from the dropdown menu. - time: 00:12 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=12 text: Once the modal opens, select Billing LogIQ. - time: 00:16 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=16 text: Now click on the pause subscription option. - time: 00:18 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=18 text: First, enable pause subscription settings. - time: 00:22 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=22 text: Once pause is enabled, open the dropdown to choose when you want to pause the subscription. - time: 00:28 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=28 text: Similarly, - time: 00:29 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=29 text: here you can choose what happens when a paused subscription has to be resumed. - time: 00:34 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=34 text: Once you've updated the settings, publish changes to reflect in your account. Now that you have learned how to pause and resume - time: 00:41 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=41 text: subscription via UI, - time: 00:42 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=42 text: Let us learn how to enable your customers to do the same via the self-serve portal. - time: 00:47 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=47 text: First, navigate to the configure Chargebee tab under settings. - time: 00:51 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=51 text: Select the checkout and self-serve portal. - time: 00:55 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=55 text: From the configurations - time: 00:56 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=56 text: tab, select the portal settings. - time: 01:00 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=60 text: Here, enable the self-serve portal settings to enable your customers to modify subscriptions. - time: 01:06 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=66 text: Check the allow customers to pause subscriptions option. - time: 01:10 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=70 text: Here, you can also modify how customers can enable pause settings and how long subscriptions can be paused. - time: 01:17 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=77 text: Similarly, - time: 01:18 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=78 text: here check the option to allow customers to resume paused subscriptions. - time: 01:22 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=82 text: Once done, publish your changes. - time: 01:24 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=84 text: The third method of pausing and resuming subscription is using API. - time: 01:29 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=89 text: Refer to the documentation attached with this video to learn how to do the same. - time: 01:34 url: https://learn.chargebee.com/z35mjtgJLCg-manage-subscriptions/JZbjtnFUum4-how-to-pause-and-resume-subscriptions?start_time=94 text: Thank you for watching. ## SUMMARY # How to Pause and Resume Subscriptions in Chargebee In this guide, you will learn how to manage subscription pauses and resumes in Chargebee through various methods. ## Step 1: Enable Pause Subscription in Chargebee 1. Navigate to **Settings** and select **Configure Chargebee** from the drop-down menu. 2. Once the modal opens, select **Billing LogIQ**. 3. Click on the **Pause Subscription** option. 4. Enable **Pause Subscription Settings**. 5. Choose when you want to pause the subscription from the drop-down menu. 6. Similarly, choose what happens when a paused subscription needs to be resumed. 7. Publish changes to reflect in your account. ## Step 2: Enable Self-Serve Portal for Customers 1. Navigate to the **Configure Chargebee** tab under **Settings**. 2. Select the **Checkout and Self-Serve portal**. 3. From the **Configurations** tab, select the portal settings. 4. Enable the **Self-Serve portal settings** to allow customers to modify subscriptions. 5. Check the **Allow customers to pause subscriptions** option. 6. Modify how customers can enable pause settings and the duration for which subscriptions can be paused. 7. Check the option to allow customers to resume paused subscriptions. 8. Publish your changes. ## Step 3: Use API to Pause and Resume Subscriptions Refer to the documentation attached with this video to learn how to pause and resume subscriptions using the API. Thank you for watching.