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# How to Restrict Envelope Delegation

Restrict envelope delegation at the template or envelope level so only recipients in the flow can process it.

### **Restrict delegation at the template level**

{% columns %}
{% column %}

1. Open the template in edit mode.
2. In the **Recipient experience** block , 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 one envelope**

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

{% columns %}
{% column width="33.33333333333333%" %}

1. Open the envelope draft page.
2. Enable **Delegation is denied** toggle.
   {% endcolumn %}

{% column width="66.66666666666667%" %}

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{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}