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# Pausing and resuming a MongoDB ClickPipe
> Pausing and resuming a MongoDB ClickPipe
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There are scenarios where it would be useful to pause a MongoDB ClickPipe. For example, you may want to run some analytics on existing data in a static state. Or, you might be performing upgrades on MongoDB. Here is how you can pause and resume a MongoDB ClickPipe.
Steps to pause a MongoDB ClickPipe
1. In the Data Sources tab, click on the MongoDB ClickPipe you wish to pause.
2. Head over to the **Settings** tab.
3. Click on the **Pause** button.
4. A dialog box should appear for confirmation. Click on Pause again.
4. Head over to the **Metrics** tab.
5. Wait for the status of the pipe to be **Paused**.
Steps to resume a MongoDB ClickPipe
1. In the Data Sources tab, click on the MongoDB ClickPipe you wish to resume. The status of the mirror should be **Paused** initially.
2. Head over to the **Settings** tab.
3. Click on the **Resume** button.
4. A dialog box should appear for confirmation. Click on Resume again.
5. Head over to the **Metrics** tab.
6. Wait for the status of the pipe to be **Running**.