---
title: "Activate data quality policy version"
slug: "activate-data-quality-policy-version"
tags: ["Task", "Data Quality Studio", "DQS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:39:28Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:40Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/activate-data-quality-policy-version"
---

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# Activate data quality policy version

When the full setup of a data quality policy version is finished, to apply the defined rules, you must make the version active.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> You cannot edit an active data quality policy version.

### Steps

1. Click **Data quality management**.
2. On the **Data quality policies** tab, in the list, click the link of the desired data quality policy.
3. On the **Action Pane**, click **Version**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> If you want to activate another data quality policy version than the currently shown version, first select the desired version. To do so, on the **Action Pane**, on the **Policy** tab, click **Versions**. On the dialog, select the desired version and click **OK**.
4. Click **Make active**.
5. On the dialog, click **OK**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> You can schedule when the data quality version must be made active. On the dialog, expand the **Run in the background** section and enter the desired settings.
6. Answer the question with **Yes**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> On the **Data quality management** workspace, on the **Data quality policies** tab, the active version is shown.
7. Close the page.

## Related

- [Set up data quality policy versions](/set-up-data-quality-policy-versions.md)