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How to disable Astra from running on a URL or HTTP Parameter

You might want to disable Astra Website Protection on specific URLs or GET/POST parameters, if you feel that your application is hardened in those areas and there might be some incorrect blocking.

Steps to disable protection on a HTTP parameter





In the Astra dashboard, go to the Threats page for your website
Scroll down to the Exception list & click on Exclude Parameter button
Select the Parameter tab & click on the Add parameter type text box
Now select the HTTP Method such as GET or POST & enter the parameter name
You can enter a Note which will help you remember why you created this exception
Click on Add Exception to activate it

Example of creating an exception for GET.google_sso


Steps to disable protection on a URL



In the Astra dashboard, go to the Threats page for your website
Scroll down to the Exception list & click on Exclude Parameter button
Select the URL tab, and enter the relative URL. For eg: /wp-admin
You can enter a Note which will help you remember why you created this exception
Click on Add Exception to activate it

Example of creating an exception for /wp-admin

Updated on: 25/05/2022

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