How to Disable/Enable Options in Magento 2

Magento 2 is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms used by businesses worldwide. It offers a wide range of features and functionalities that businesses can use to effectively manage their online stores. One of the key features of Magento 2 is the ability to disable or enable various options based on the specific needs of the business. In this article, we will explore the different ways in which you can disable or enable options in Magento 2.

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Understanding the Options in Magento 2

Before we dive into the methods of disabling or enabling options in Magento 2, it is important to understand the different types of options that are available in the platform. There are three main types of options in Magento 2:

Default Options – These are the options that come out-of-the-box with Magento 2 and cannot be changed. Examples of default options include the layout of the homepage, the type of payment methods that can be used, and the type of currencies that are accepted.
System Options – These are the options that can be customized by the administrator of the store. Examples of system options include the email addresses that are used to send order confirmations, the number of products displayed on a page, and the type of tax calculations that are used.
Extension Options – These are the options that are added by third-party extensions. If you have installed any extensions, you may see additional options here. Examples of extension options include the type of product recommendations that are displayed on the product page and the type of shipping options that are available.

Now that you understand the different types of options in Magento 2, let’s look at the methods of disabling or enabling them.

Disabling/Enabling Default Options

As mentioned earlier, default options in Magento 2 cannot be changed. However, you can disable or enable them based on your needs. To do this, follow these steps:

Log in to your Magento 2 admin panel.
From the admin dashboard, navigate to STORES > Configuration.
In the left-hand menu, click on the option that you want to disable or enable.
In the right-hand panel, select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu. The options available to you will depend on the option that you have selected. For example, if you have selected the Payment Methods option, you will see a list of payment methods that you can enable or disable.

Once you have made your changes, click on the Save Config button to save them.

Disabling/Enabling System Options

To disable or enable system options in Magento 2, you will need to follow a similar process to the one outlined above:

Log in to your Magento 2 admin panel.
From the admin dashboard, navigate to STORES > Configuration.
In the left-hand menu, click on the option that you want to disable or enable.
In the right-hand panel, look for the Enabled option and select either Yes or No based on your needs. If the option is not present, it means that it cannot be disabled.

Again, make sure to click on the Save Config button once you have made your changes.

Disabling/Enabling Extension Options

Disabling or enabling extension options in Magento 2 will depend on the specific extension that you are using. Some extensions may come with an option to disable or enable them, while others may not. To see whether an extension has any options that can be disabled or enabled, follow these steps:

Log in to your Magento 2 admin panel.
From the admin dashboard, navigate to STORES > Configuration.
In the left-hand menu, click on Extensions.
In the right-hand panel, select the extension that you want to work with.
Look for the Enabled option and select either Yes or No based on your needs. If the option is not present, it means that the extension cannot be disabled.