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How do you temporarily pause management of an Application?

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Answer

Switch it to manual sync (remove syncPolicy.automated) or use sync windows to block syncs, so ArgoCD stops applying changes while you investigate. You can also disable selfHeal to allow manual live changes. These pause reconciliation without deleting the app.
Real-world example During an incident, the team disables auto-sync on an app so a manual hotfix isn't immediately reverted.

Common follow-ups: How do you stop selfHeal reverting a hotfix? | What are sync windows?

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