---
title: Disabling unauthenticated sign-ups
redirect_from:
  - /enterprise/admin/articles/disabling-sign-ups/
  - /enterprise/admin/user-management/disabling-unauthenticated-sign-ups
  - /enterprise/admin/authentication/disabling-unauthenticated-sign-ups
  - /admin/authentication/disabling-unauthenticated-sign-ups
intro: 'If you''re using built-in authentication, you can block unauthenticated people from being able to create an account.'
versions:
  ghes: '*'
type: how_to
topics:
  - Accounts
  - Authentication
  - Enterprise
shortTitle: Block account creation
---
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.access-settings %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.management-console %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_management_console.privacy %}
3. Unselect **Enable sign-up**.
![Enable sign-up checkbox](/assets/images/enterprise/management-console/enable-sign-up.png)
{% data reusables.enterprise_management_console.save-settings %}