---
title: Deactivate a pre-release feature
description: Deactivate a pre-release feature if it is not working as expected or if you no longer need the feature.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-administration/deactivate-prerelease-feature.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-05-14"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Feature Preview Program, Basic system configuration, Get started, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
---

# Deactivate a pre-release feature

Deactivate a pre-release feature if it is not working as expected or if you no longer need the feature.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

You can deactivate a pre-release feature at any time. When you deactivate a feature, the functionality is removed from your instance.

## About this task

Deactivating a feature disables the feature's functionality on your instance. However, deactivating is not the same as uninstalling. When you deactivate a feature, artifacts that were installed as part of the feature may remain on your instance.

**Important:**

Residual artifacts left by a deactivated feature don't affect your instance's functionality, but they aren't automatically removed. After deactivating, review your instance for any artifacts that require manual cleanup.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Feature Preview Program**.

2.  Locate the active feature you want to deactivate.

3.  Select **Deactivate**.


## Result

The pre-release feature is deactivated and removed from your instance.

## What to do next

After deactivating a feature, review your instance for any residual artifacts that the feature installed.

If you have questions or need assistance after deactivating a feature, contact the product team.

**Parent Topic:**[Feature Preview Program](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-administration/feature-preview-program.md)