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Disable F5 WAF for NGINX

Overview

This guide explains how to disable F5 WAF for NGINX on an NGINX as a Service for Azure (NGINXaaS) deployment.

Before you start

You must remove the WAF directives from your NGINX config file before attempting to disable WAF.

Disable F5 WAF for NGINX

Using the Microsoft Azure Portal

Access the Microsoft Azure portal

  1. Go to your NGINXaaS for Azure deployment.

  2. Select NGINX app protect in the left menu.

  3. Select Disable.

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