# Deactivate SharePoint feature

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/sp-site-management/deactivate-sp/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/sp-site-management/deactivate-sp/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity deactivates a feature in the feature collection.

***Note**: You must first determine the scope of the feature. If the scope is web-based or site collection-based, the url parameter is required. However, if the scope is farm-based, the url parameter is not required.*

![Deactivate SharePoint feature workflow activity settings in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/deactivate_sharepoint_feature_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Deactivate **this feature** in feature collection at **this URL**. Force **Yes**

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this feature | Feature display name or Feature ID (GUID) that identifies the feature definition to remove.; Example: "Virto Alerts Customizer for SharePoint Web Part"; Example: "04a03950-8f99-4ebd-9437-67be388e514c" |
| this URL | **Optional**. Complete site or web URL. If URL is empty, the current URL will be used. If the feature’s scope is farm-based, the URL parameter is not required. |
| Force Yes | Specifies that deactivation of the feature will be forced. |