# Hold and Release {% hint style="info" %} Availability: 🇮🇩 Indonesian Business Account only {% endhint %} Hold and Release feature provides you with control over payment disbursements by allowing you to temporarily hold funds and release them based on your business requirements. This feature enhances security and reduces the risk of unauthorized transactions. *** ## **Key Features** * **Manual Control:** Manually review and approve transactions before funds are released. * **Fraud Prevention:** Mitigate the risk of fraudulent activities by implementing additional verification steps. * **Customizable Hold Periods:** Define specific time frames for holding funds based on your business needs. *** ## **Use Cases** * **Risk Management:** Minimize financial risks by manually reviewing high-value transactions. * **Fraud Prevention:** Implement additional security measures to protect against unauthorized transactions. * **Regulatory Compliance:** Ensure compliance with industry regulations by controlling fund releases. Please refer to our [API Reference ](https://developers.doku.com/accept-payment/finance-and-settlement/hold-and-release-settlement)on how to implement Hold and Release feature for your business account. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.doku.com/get-started/manage-business/manage-finances/custom-settlement/hold-and-release.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.