# Switching running mode for a WorkSpace
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You can specify whether your WorkSpace is always running or whether it stops after a specified period of inactivity. WorkSpaces provides the following two running modes that you can choose from.
+ **AlwaysOn** — Keeps your WorkSpace always running. 
+ **AutoStop** — Your WorkSpace starts when you sign in and stops after a specified period of inactivity. After your WorkSpace stops, the state of your apps and data is saved. 

**Note**  
Switching your WorkSpace running mode will change the amount that your organization pays for your WorkSpace. 

## To switch your WorkSpace running mode for 3.0\+ clients
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1. Open your WorkSpaces client and connect to your WorkSpace.

1. Choose **Settings**, **Switch Running Mode**. 

1. In the **Switch Running Mode** dialog box, choose a different running mode, and then choose **Switch**.

1. A message confirms your choice. Close the message box.

## To switch your WorkSpace running mode for 1.0\+ and 2.0\+ clients
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1. Open your WorkSpaces client and connect to your WorkSpace.

1. Choose **My WorkSpace**, **Switch running mode**. 

1. In the **Switch running mode** dialog box, choose a different running mode, and then choose **Switch**.

1. A message confirms your choice. Choose **Close**.