Auto-Disable System
How Nova's auto-disable feature helps manage costs and job activity.
🎯 Cost Control Made Simple
License Expiry: Jobs auto-disable when licenses expire (30/90/365 days)
Inactivity Monitoring: Jobs pause after 30 days without applications
Easy Re-enable: One-click restore from your dashboard anytime
Nova's auto-disable system helps manage costs by automatically pausing jobs that are no longer active, ensuring you only pay for what you're actively using.
Why Auto-Disable?
Prevents charges for inactive jobs
- Automatically stops billing for dormant positions
- Reduces unexpected usage spikes
- Helps stay within budget limits
Keeps your job list organized
- Removes Nova from filled positions
- Clears out old job postings automatically
- Maintains focus on active recruitment
Clear billing visibility
- Real-time usage updates
- Clear disable reasons and dates
- Immediate billing impact visibility
Types of Auto-Disable
How it works:
- Each job gets a license when Nova is enabled
- Duration based on your plan's billing cycle (30/90/365 days)
- Jobs auto-disable when licenses expire
- Prevents ongoing charges after license periods end
Re-enabling:
- Click "Re-enable" from your dashboard
- Starts a new license period immediately
- All previous data is preserved
How it works:
- Nova tracks application processing for each job
- Jobs auto-disable after 30 days of no activity (configurable)
- Email notifications sent when jobs are disabled
- Helps clean up dormant job postings
What counts as activity:
- Processing candidate applications
- Generating scores or interview questions
- Any candidate evaluation through Nova
Managing Auto-Disabled Jobs
Re-enabling Jobs
Go to Dashboard
Navigate to your Nova jobs dashboard to view all positions.
Find Auto-Disabled Jobs
Look for jobs marked with "Auto-Disabled" status indicators.
Re-enable Instantly
Click "Re-enable" or "Start Nova" to restore any job immediately.
Confirm Activation
Nova starts processing applications again within minutes.
Dashboard Information
Your dashboard shows:
- Current Status: Active, disabled, or auto-disabled
- Disable Reason: License expiry vs inactivity
- Last Activity: Timestamps for each job
- Re-enable Options: One-click restoration buttons
Impact on Your Operations
When Auto-Disabled:
- Nova stops processing new applications
- Usage count decreases immediately
- Billing charges stop for that job
- No new scores or interview questions generated
Unchanged Elements:
- Job postings remain active in your ATS
- Existing candidate data and scores preserved
- Applications continue flowing to your ATS
- All integrations and job visibility maintained
Settings & Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tip: Monitor your dashboard regularly and manually disable Nova for filled positions to optimize costs. Jobs can always be re-enabled when you start recruiting again.
Need help? Contact support through your Nova dashboard for assistance with auto-disable settings or billing questions.