---
title: "How to turn ads on or off in Bloc Ads Manager"
description: "Last updated September 2026"
url: https://help.business.getonbloc.com/en/articles/222-how-to-turn-ads-on-or-off-in-bloc-ads-manager
collection: "Edit ad settings"
updated: 2026-09-17
language: en
---

# How to turn ads on or off in Bloc Ads Manager

Last updated September 2026

You can use the **On/Off** switch button in Bloc Ads Manager to deactivate the delivery of campaigns, ad groups, or ads at any time.

## **Before you begin**

You cannot activate an ad if it's under review. Read Ad Review FAQs to learn more.

## **How to turn ads on in Bloc Ads manager**

To turn ads on during ad creation:

1.  Start creating an ad in Bloc Ads Manager.
    
2.  At the top left corner, keep or turn the **Campaign turned on** toggle on.
    

To turn ads on after an ad has been created or paused:

1.  Go to the **Campaigns** page from the top navigation bar in Bloc Ads Manager.
    
2.  Click the **Campaign**, **Ad Group**, or **Ad** tab.
    
3.  Click the **On button** next to the campaign, ad group, or ad you want to turn on.
    

If you turn off a campaign, ad group, or ad, your ads will no longer appear and you won't use your budget.

## **How to turn ads off in Bloc Ads manager**

To turn ads off during ad creation:

1.  Start creating an ad in Bloc Ads Manager.
    
2.  At the top left corner, turn the **Campaign turned on** toggle off.
    

When the campaign is published, the campaign will remain off and will not deliver.

To turn ads off after an ad has been created or paused:

1.  Go to the **Campaigns** page from the top navigation bar in Bloc Ads Manager.
    
2.  Click the **Campaign**, **Ad Group**, or **Ad** tab.
    
3.  Click the **Off button** next to the campaigns, ad group, or ad you want to turn off.
    

**Note**: A deactivated campaign, ad group, or ad will not be deleted permanently. A deactivated campaign will deactivate all the ad groups and ads under it. This also applies to ads under a deactivated ad group.

## **How to check ad performance of deactivated campaigns, ad groups, or ads:**

To check the performance of deactivated campaigns, ad groups, or ads:

1.  Go to the **Campaigns** page.
    
2.  Go to **Ad Status** and click **Filters**.
    
3.  Select **Deleted** in the drop-down menu.