> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to edit or disable a ShortPen event

> Edit or pause ShortPen events anytime. Update triggers, rename events, or disable tracking without losing data.

**Short answer:** Open **Events**, pick your event, change its **Name** or **Trigger**, then **Save**. To stop recording new data, toggle the event **Off** to **Pause.** You can **Resume** any time.

## Before you start

* You already [created the event](/getting-started/create-first-event) you want to modify.
* If you expect conversions to be recorded after your changes, ensure the [ShortPen Pixel](/key-concepts/pixel-overview) is installed and the link has [event tracking enabled](/link-management/links-settings/enabling-event-tracking).

## How to edit an event

1. Open **Events** in your workspace sidebar.
2. Select the event you want to update.
3. **Rename (optional):** Give it a clear, consistent name. (This keeps reports tidy.)
4. **Update the trigger**
5. **Save** your changes.

<Note>
  Changes affect **future** tracking only. Analytics are **not retroactive**.
</Note>

## How to disable (pause) an event

1. In **Events**, find the event.
2. Toggle it**off**  and confirm **Pause**.

While paused, **no new data is collected** until you **Resume**.

## Notes & best practices

* Shopify’s predefined e-commerce events (e.g., **Add to Cart**, **Purchase**) are **not editable** as custom events in ShortPen. Manage them **inside the ShortPen app in Shopify**, where you can enable/disable each event.

  <Info>
    **Learn more**: [How does integration with Shopify work?](/integrations/native-integrations/shopify-integration)
  </Info>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I delete an event">
    No. Events can’t be permanently deleted. If you no longer need one, pause it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do edits affect my historical reports">
    No. Edits apply going forward only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I edit Shopify predefined events">
    No. Manage them in the ShortPen Shopify app (enable/disable).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related links

* [How to test ShortPen events with the Event Testing Panel](/event-tracking/manage-events/events-testing)
* [Understanding Events and Conversions in ShortPen](/key-concepts/events-and-conversions-overview)
* [How to enable Event Tracking on a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links-settings/enabling-event-tracking)
* [How to install the ShortPen Pixel](/getting-started/install-shortpen-pixel)
* [How does integration with Shopify work? ](/integrations/native-integrations/shopify-integration)