---
title: "Disable a filter"
slug: "disable-a-filter"
tags: ["Site Administrator", "How-to", "Totara Platform"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:00:58Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:00:58Z
canonical: "totara.help/disable-a-filter"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://totara.help/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Disable a filter

As a Site Administrator you can choose to disable a [filter](/totara-20/docs/what-are-filters), meaning it can no longer be applied to the content on your site.

To disable one of your filters, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > P**lugins > Filters > Manage filters.*
2. Choose **Disabled** from the **Active?** dropdown menu.

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