What is the impact of disabling a user account?

Disabling a user account prevents that user from logging in or accessing any resources associated with the account, effectively locking them out while preserving all user data. This means that the user's files, preferences, and other information remain intact and are not deleted. Disabling accounts is commonly used in situations such as temporary leaves of absence or when the user is no longer permitted access, but their data needs to be maintained for future reference.

This approach allows for easier reactivation of the account if needed, as all data is kept safe and secure. In contrast, removing an account would lead to potential data loss, while leaving the account active still grants access to the user, which does not align with the concept of "disabling."