# Stop inhereting permissions on list

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/permissions/stop-inheriting-perms-on-list/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/permissions/stop-inheriting-perms-on-list/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity stops inheriting permission from Parent for specified list. SharePoint Designer phrase

![Stop inheriting permissions on list activity phrase in the SharePoint Designer 2013 workflow editor](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stop_inhereting_permissions_on_list_1.png)

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Current list | Title or Url of chosen list. If the value field is empty, current list will be used. | Tasks[%Workflow Context:List Name%]/Lists/ Tasks |
| Current site | The URL of a source SharePoint site. If the value field is empty, current sitewill be used. | https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl;[%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |


Example

![Example of the Stop inheriting permissions on list activity configured in a SharePoint Designer workflow](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stop_inhereting_permissions_on_list_2.png)