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.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/d4c4d68adfa26800/433f3d72-5665-46de-80c0-5b86d7_djqooq.gif)
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](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2e017d0dc14f2800/image_q81ari.png)
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](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2e017d0dc14f2800/image_142gr4i.png)
Steps to disable protection on a HTTP parameter
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/d4c4d68adfa26800/433f3d72-5665-46de-80c0-5b86d7_djqooq.gif)
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](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2e017d0dc14f2800/image_q81ari.png)
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](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2e017d0dc14f2800/image_142gr4i.png)
Updated on: 25/05/2022
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