# Disabling automation rules in Security Hub
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 This topic describes how to disable automation rules. When you disable automation rules, Security Hub stops applying them. You can disable automation rules any time and in the Amazon Web Services Region where you created them. 

**To disable a rule**

1.  Sign in to your Amazon account. Open the Security Hub console at [https://console.amazonaws.cn/securityhub/v2/home](https://console.aws.amazon.com/securityhub/v2/home). 

1.  From the navigation pane, under **Management**, choose **Automations**. 

1.  Select the automation rule you want to disable. Under **Status**, choose the pencil icon next to **Enabled**. Choose the dropdown, and then choose **Disabled**. Choose the **✓** icon to confirm. Choose the **X** icon to cancel. You can also choose **Disable** from the **Actions** dropdown.