---
title: Disabling wikis
intro: You can disable your repository's wiki.
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.wikis %}'
redirect_from:
  - /articles/disabling-wikis
versions:
  free-pro-team: '*'
  enterprise-server: '*'
  github-ae: '*'
---

When you turn off a wiki, the content is hidden, but not erased. If you choose to re-enable wikis later, your previous pages will be restored.

{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}
{% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-settings %}
3. Under Features, unselect **Wiki**.
  ![Wiki disable checkbox](/assets/images/help/wiki/wiki_enable_disable.png)

### Further reading

- "[Changing access permissions for wikis](/articles/changing-access-permissions-for-wikis)"