# Disabling FPA (/expanded/fpa/get-started/disable)



Use the following steps to disable Fraud Protection for their accounts:

1. Select your account icon at the top right corner. Then, select **Disable Fraud Protection Advanced.**
   <img src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/devdoc/img/docs/Disabling%20FPA_Choose_Option.png" alt="Disabling%20FPA_Choose_Option" />
2. Select **Yes, I want to disable Fraud Protection Advanced** to confirm your choice. Once confirmed, your account will no longer have any fraud protection in place.
   <img src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/devdoc/img/docs/Disabling%20FPA_Confirm.png" alt="Disabling%20FPA_Confirm" />

For more information, see [Activating FPA for direct merchants](/expanded/fpa/get-started/activate).