# Disabling FPA

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.**
   ![Disabling FPA_Choose_Option](https://www.paypalobjects.com/devdoc/img/docs/Disabling%20FPA_Choose_Option.png)

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.
   ![Disabling FPA_Confirm](https://www.paypalobjects.com/devdoc/img/docs/Disabling%20FPA_Confirm.png)

For more information, see [Activating FPA for direct merchants](/docs/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/getting-started/activate/).