# Deactivating the AWS-generated tags cost allocation tags
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Management account owners can deactivate the AWS-generated tags in the Billing and Cost Management console. When a management account owner deactivates the tag, it's also deactivated for all member accounts. After you deactivate the AWS-generated tags, AWS no longer applies the tag to new resources. Previously tagged resources remain tagged.<a name="deactivate-built-in-tag"></a>

**To deactivate the AWS-generated tags**

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console and open the AWS Billing and Cost Management console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/](https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Cost allocation tags**.

1. Under **AWS-generated cost allocation tags**, choose **Deactivate**.

It can take up to 24 hours for tags to deactivate.