# Configure who can add bots

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By default, anyone other than guests can [add a bot](/help/add-a-bot-or-integration) or
integration to the Zulip organization. Organization administrators can
change who is allowed to add bots.

{settings_tab|organization-permissions}

2. Under **Organization permissions**, configure **Who can add bots**.

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!!! warn ""
    These settings only affect new bots. Existing bots will not be
    deactivated.

## Related articles

* [Deactivate or reactivate a bot](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-bot)