# How to Restrict Envelope Delegation

### Restrict delegation in a template

{% columns %}
{% column %}

1. Open the template in edit mode.
2. Enable **Delegation is denied** toggle.
   {% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Template-level restriction applies to all envelopes created from that template. You cannot override it at the envelope level.
{% endhint %}

### Restrict delegation for a single envelope

Use this option if delegation is not restricted at the template level.

1. Open the envelope draft page.
2. Enable **Delegation is denied** toggle.

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