# Silences
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The [Alerting API ](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/implementation/platform-usage/api-reference/alerting)offers the capability to manage silences by enabling or disabling actions for a particular instance.
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## Configuration
> During runtime, instances that share the same TAG(s) are dynamically checked for the presence of a silence.
To manage silences:
* Open tools menu
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* Click on **Global settings**
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* Then, click on the button **silences** in the **Alerting** section.
To begin, you are required to set up one or more filters, commonly known as tags.
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For tag assignment details, refer to [Tags section](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/tips-and-hints/tags).
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The example below creates a silence for all instances sharing the tag **datacenter=dc1**.
Silence Creation
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Upon creation, a silence becomes instantly active.
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* Click on **Global settings**
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* Then, click on the button **silences** in the **Alerting** section.
To begin, you are required to set up one or more filters, commonly known as tags.
{% hint style="info" %}
For tag assignment details, refer to [Tags section](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/tips-and-hints/tags).
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The example below creates a silence for all instances sharing the tag **datacenter=dc1**.