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Overview
The main menu lists the functions available to you in Sophos Central.
Global Settings
The Global Settings pages are used to specify security settings that apply to all your users and devices.
Controlled updates
By default, computers get the latest Sophos product updates automatically. If you prefer, you can control how your computers update.
Pause updates now
You can stop product updates on all computers for 90 days. Your computers will still get automatic security updates.

Pause updates now

You can stop product updates on all computers for 90 days. Your computers will still get automatic security updates.

Restriction You can control updates on Windows and Linux devices, but not Macs.

On the Settings > Controlled Updates page, click Pause Updates Now.

This stops automatic updates on all your computers immediately.

Updates start again automatically after 90 days.

Tip If you want to start updates again earlier, click Resume Automatic Updating.