---
openapi: post /did.v1.Msg/DeactivateDID
title: Deactivate DID Document
description: Permanently disable a decentralized identifier
og:title: Deactivate Digital Identity
tag: x/did
---

<Warning>
  **This operation is PERMANENT and IRREVERSIBLE.**
  Deactivated DIDs cannot be reactivated. Ensure you have migrated
  any necessary data before deactivation.
</Warning>

<Info>
  Deactivation is useful for key compromise scenarios or when
  transitioning to a new identity.
</Info>