> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.link11.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.link11.com/using-link11/how-do-i.../disable-specific-waf-rules.md).

# Disable specific WAF rules

Link11 Zero Touch WAF cleans traffic by enforcing Rules (which are essentially threat signatures). A request that matches one of the signatures will normally be blocked.

However, this is not necessarily desirable in all circumstances. Therefore, Link11 gives admins the ability to disable Rule enforcement at various scopes:

* Disable specific Rules for an entire instance
* Disable specific Rules for specific paths within an instance
* Disable the WAF completely for specific URLs

Instructions for all of the above options are described here: [WAF Rules](/product-guides/web-ddos/interface/waf-rules.md).

{% hint style="info" %}
To exempt a URL from **all** Link11 mitigation (DDoS, WAF, and Bot Management), add it to the [URL Whitelist](/product-guides/web-ddos/interface/url-whitelist.md).
{% endhint %}