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# Pausing and resuming a MySQL ClickPipe
> Pausing and resuming a MySQL ClickPipe
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There are scenarios where it would be useful to pause a MySQL ClickPipe. For example, you may want to run some analytics on existing data in a static state. Or, you might be performing upgrades on MySQL. Here is how you can pause and resume a MySQL ClickPipe.
Steps to pause a MySQL ClickPipe
1. In the Data Sources tab, click on the MySQL ClickPipe you wish to pause.
2. Head over to the **Settings** tab.
3. Click on the **Pause** button.
4. A dialog box should appear for confirmation. Click on Pause again.
4. Head over to the **Metrics** tab.
5. In around 5 seconds (and also on page refresh), the status of the pipe should be **Paused**.
Steps to resume a MySQL ClickPipe
1. In the Data Sources tab, click on the MySQL ClickPipe you wish to resume. The status of the mirror should be **Paused** initially.
2. Head over to the **Settings** tab.
3. Click on the **Resume** button.
4. A dialog box should appear for confirmation. Click on Resume again.
5. Head over to the **Metrics** tab.
6. In around 5 seconds (and also on page refresh), the status of the pipe should be **Running**.