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# How to disable DDoS protection


## Case description {#case-description}

You need to disable DDoS protection on an existing IP address.

## Solution {#case-resolution}

DDoS-protected IP addresses are issued from a separate IP pool. You cannot enable or disable DDoS protection on an external IP address that is already assigned to a VM. 

You can unassign the existing IP address from your VM and assign a new one, without DDoS protection. 

To do this, follow these steps in the [management console](https://console.yandex.cloud):

1. Go to the VM settings page in the [management console](https://console.yandex.cloud).
1. In the **Overview** tab, click ![***](../../../_assets/options.svg) in the top-right part of the **Network** sections.
1. Select **Disassociate public IP address**.
1. When the public IP is unassigned, repeat the action and select **Add public IP address**.
1. In the pop-up window, do not enable **DDoS protection**.

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This will change the VM's public IP address, making it unavailable at the previous address.

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