# Deactivating ThemeWare® via the database

In this article, you will learn how to deactivate ThemeWare® via the database.

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**Note**: This article is intended for professionals and experts. If you are not absolutely sure, we will be happy to support you: [ThemeWare® Services at a glance](https://service.themeware.design/en/service)
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If you want to disable an extension or ThemeWare®, for example because you have mistakenly installed an incompatible version and the administration is not accessible, you have to disable this extension via the database.

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**Important:** In the Shopware 6 Cloud currently is no possibility to reach the configuration via the database.
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> ### Backup for safety
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> Manual editing of the database is suitable for experienced users who are familiar with the database. Get help if this does not apply to you.

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**Attention**: Make sure you create a backup of your database before you make any changes here!
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## Manual approach (for experienced users)

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**Tip**: For a quick access to the database we gladly use the extension [Adminer for the Admin](https://knowledge.themeware.design/knowledge-base/profi-knowledge/editing-the-database-with-the-adminer) from Friends of Shopware. If the administration is not accessible, we recommend using [Adminer](https://www.adminer.org/en/) or phpMyAdmin.
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### Deactivate extension

1. Open the database (e.g. Adminer or phpMyAdmin)
2. Use the search field to find the table "**plugin**" (1)
3. Open the table
4. Edit the entry for the desired extension (e.g. "TcinnThemeWareModern") with "**edit**" (3)
5. Change the contents of the "**active**" column (4) from `1` to `0`
6. Save this change and exit the database

You have now disabled the extension from the database.

#### Screenshots

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