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How to deactivate F&O segment?

You can deactivate your F&O (Futures and Options) segment in two ways:

Temporary deactivation

You can temporarily disable your F&O segment using the Kill switch feature. This keeps your segment disabled until you choose to enable it again. Before you disable a segment, ensure you have no open orders or positions. Once you disable a segment, you can re-enable it only after 12 hours.

Deactivation through account modification

You can deactivate your F&O segment by submitting an account modification form (link):

For individual accounts:

  1. Fill the account modification form (WEB).
  2. E-sign the form.
  3. Submit the form by creating a ticket.

For non-individual accounts:

  1. Fill the account modification form (WEB).
  2. Add your company seal and authorised signature.
  3. Send the hard copy to:

Zerodha Customer Support Centre
192A 4th Floor,
Kalyani Vista, 3rd Main Road,
JP Nagar 4th Phase,
Bengaluru, 560076

Your F&O segment will be deactivated within 48 hours. Once it is deactivated, you’ll need to complete the F&O activation process to activate it again .

Things to keep in mind

  • Once the GTT triggers, if you have disabled the segment, your orders will be rejected. The same applies to basket orders and SIPs that get triggered.
  • Even if you disable the segment, your demat account remains open with Zerodha. Hence, you will still be charged Account Maintenance Charge (AMC).

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