Disabling plugins can help troubleshoot issues or improve performance. You can do it via WordPress Dashboard, cPanel File Manager, or FTP client. Always take a full backup before making changes.
1. Using WordPress Dashboard
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Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
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Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
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Locate the active plugin and click Deactivate.
2. Using cPanel File Manager
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Log in to cPanel and open File Manager.
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Navigate to your WordPress root directory → wp-content → plugins.
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Find the plugin folder you want to disable, right-click, and select Rename.
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Change the folder name to deactivate the plugin. (Remember the original name to reactivate later.)
Note: Some caching plugins may still be active even after renaming.
3. Using FTP Client (FileZilla)
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Connect to your site via FileZilla.
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Browse to wp-content/plugins.
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Right-click the plugin folder, select Rename, and change the name.
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The plugin will be deactivated automatically.
This method allows you to safely deactivate plugins when the admin dashboard is inaccessible or when troubleshooting site errors.
