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# Disabling GitLab CI/CD **(FREE)**

GitLab CI/CD is enabled by default on all new projects.
If you use an external CI/CD server like Jenkins or Drone CI, you can
disable GitLab CI/CD to avoid conflicts with the commits status
API.

You can disable GitLab CI/CD:

- [For each project](#disable-cicd-in-a-project).
- [For all new projects on an instance](../administration/cicd.md).

These changes do not apply to projects in an
[external integration](../user/project/integrations/index.md#available-integrations).

## Disable CI/CD in a project

When you disable GitLab CI/CD:

- The **CI/CD** item in the left sidebar is removed.
- The `/pipelines` and `/jobs` pages are no longer available.
- Existing jobs and pipelines are hidden, not removed.

To disable GitLab CI/CD in your project:

1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project.
1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > General**.
1. Expand **Visibility, project features, permissions**.
1. In the **Repository** section, turn off **CI/CD**.
1. Select **Save changes**.

## Enable CI/CD in a project

To enable GitLab CI/CD in your project:

1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project.
1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > General**.
1. Expand **Visibility, project features, permissions**.
1. In the **Repository** section, turn on **CI/CD**.
1. Select **Save changes**.

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