# Enable or disable status monitoring

By default, monitoring is automatically activated for all engines, but can be turned off as necessary.

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For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Configuration.
2. Right-click the NGFW Engine, then select Options.
3. Deselect or select Monitored.
   Shortly, the status changes to Not Monitored and the icons associated with the element turn white.