---
title: "Remove ModSecurity configuration file include"
method: GET
path: "/modsec_make_config_inactive"
tags: ["ModSecurity", "Server Settings"]
---

# Remove ModSecurity configuration file include

`GET /modsec_make_config_inactive`

This function removes an include for a ModSecurity™ configuration file from
the `modsec2.cpanel.conf` file. This makes the ModSecurity configuration file
inactive.

**Important:**

When you disable the
[Web Server role](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/general-systems-administration/how-to-use-server-profiles/#roles),
the system **disables** this function.

## Query parameters

- `config` string, required

## Response `200`

HTTP Request was successful.

- object
  - `data` object
  - `metadata` object
    - `command` string — The method name called.
    - `reason` string — The reason the API function failed when the `metadata.result` field is `0`. This field may display a success message when a function succeeds.
    - `result` 1 | 0 — * `1` — Success. * `0` — Failed. Check the `reason` field for more details.
    - `version` integer — The version of the API function.

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