# Disable F5 WAF for NGINX

Type of document: How-to guide
Product: F5 NGINXaaS
> Disable F5 WAF for NGINX on an NGINXaaS deployment using the NGINXaaS Console.

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## Overview
This guide explains how to disable F5 WAF for NGINX on an NGINX as a Service (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 NGINXaaS Console 

- Open the [NGINXaaS Console](https://console.nginxaas.net/).
- Log in with your preferred identity provider.
- Select the Geography you want to work in.

1. Go to your NGINXaaS deployment.

2. Edit your deployment.

3. Disable **WAF** for your deployment.

4. Select **Save Changes** to begin the deployment process.