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url: /gst-manager-shopify/uninstalling.md
description: >-
  How to uninstall GST Manager from Shopify, what happens to your existing
  invoice data and subscription billing, and how to pause the app.
---

# Uninstalling

You can remove GST Manager at any time directly from your Shopify admin.

## How to uninstall the app

1. In Shopify admin, go to **Settings → Apps and sales channels**.
2. Find **GST Manager** in your installed apps list.
3. Click **Uninstall** (or **Delete**).
4. Select a reason (optional) and confirm the uninstallation.

Once confirmed:

* Shopify immediately revokes the app's access to your store.
* Your app subscription is **cancelled automatically** with no further charges.
* The cart-page GSTIN block is removed from your storefront immediately.

## What happens to your invoice data

* **Existing order data remains on Shopify:** All previously stamped GST invoice numbers, tax splits, and customer GSTINs are saved as Shopify **Metafields** on your orders. They will remain in your store history permanently.
* **App database records are purged:** In accordance with Shopify's GDPR compliance rules, all store settings, report archives, and server logs are permanently erased 48 hours after uninstallation.

::: warning Download invoices before uninstalling
If you need offline copies of your tax invoices or monthly filing reports, download them **before** uninstalling:

1. Go to **Apps → GST Manager → Reports → Bulk download**.
2. Download a complete ZIP archive of all past PDF invoices and credit notes.
3. Generate and export any outstanding GSTR-1 Excel spreadsheets.
   :::

## Pausing the app without uninstalling

If you want to temporarily stop collecting GSTINs or generating invoices without deleting your configuration:

1. **Disable cart GSTIN block:** Go to **Online Store → Themes → Customize → App embeds** and turn off **Collect Customer GST**.
2. **Disable email delivery:** Go to **Apps → GST Manager → Settings → Integrations → Email Delivery** and turn off **Enable email delivery**.

Your settings, sequences, and templates will remain saved for when you are ready to resume.

## Related pages

* [Data & privacy](/gst-manager-shopify/data-and-privacy) — data handling and deletion policies
* [Billing & plans](/gst-manager-shopify/billing) — subscription terms
* [GST reports](/gst-manager-shopify/features/reports) — bulk invoice downloads
* [FAQ](/gst-manager-shopify/faq) — common merchant questions