---
title: "How to Disable Modules in Magento 2.x"
description: "Magento has many different modules included by default. These modules extend and enhance the functionality of your Magento site. Should you decide that you do not want to have the functionality of..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/magento/disable-modules/
date: 2017-05-19
modified: 2020-03-27
author: "Scott Mitchell"
categories: ["Magento"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Disable Modules in Magento 2.x

Magento has many different modules included by default. These modules extend and enhance the functionality of your Magento site. Should you decide that you do not want to have the functionality of one or more modules, you can disable it from within your admin dashboard. The instructions below will guide you on how to disable modules in your Magento site.

## Disabling Modules in Magento

1. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/01-log-in.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/01-log-in.png) Log into your Magento admin dashboard.
2. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/02-click-stores.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/02-click-stores.png) Next, click on the **Stores** option from the left-hand sidebar menu.
3. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/03-click-configuration.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/03-click-configuration.png) Click on the **Configuration** option.
4. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/04-click-advanced.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/04-click-advanced.png) Select **Advanced** from the *Advanced* category.
5. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/05-click-disable.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/05-click-disable.png) Locate the module you want to disable and select **Disable**.
6. [![](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/06-click-save.png)](/support/images/stories/edu/magento/disable-modules/06-click-save.png) Click on the **Save Config** button to save the changes.

The selected module will appear in teh module list as ‘Disabled.’