---
title: "Activating or deactivating the Newsfeed module"
description: "An organisation administrator can turn the Newsfeed module on or off from the Talkspirit administration console, a change that applies to every member in the organisation."
category: administration-security
section: platform-settings
tags: [admin]
type: Tutorial
lastUpdated: 2026-08-10
locale: en
canonical: https://support.talkspirit.com/en/administration-security/activatingdeactivating-the-newsfeed-module
---

# Activating or deactivating the Newsfeed module


The Newsfeed module is on by default in every Talkspirit organisation. An organisation administrator turns it on or off from **Administration → Modules → Newsfeed**, and the change applies to every member. Turning it off removes the Newsfeed from the navigation for everyone. You can turn the module back on at any time.

## Before you start

You need organisation administrator rights to change module settings.

## How do I deactivate the Newsfeed module?

1. Go to **Administration → Modules → Newsfeed**.
2. Turn off the **Newsfeed** toggle.
3. In the **Disable Newsfeed?** dialog, select **Disable Newsfeed**.

![The Newsfeed settings row in Administration → Modules, with the enablement toggle switched on](/images/administration-security/activatingdeactivating-the-newsfeed-module/01-newsfeed-toggle-on.png)

The module is disabled straight away, and a confirmation message reports **Newsfeed module disabled**.

![The "Disable Newsfeed?" confirmation dialog, with its Disable Newsfeed and Cancel buttons](/images/administration-security/activatingdeactivating-the-newsfeed-module/02-newsfeed-disable-confirm.png)

## How do I re-enable the Newsfeed module?

Go back to **Administration → Modules → Newsfeed** and turn the **Newsfeed** toggle on. Enabling takes effect immediately, with no confirmation step.

## What happens when the Newsfeed is off?

Turning the module off applies to your whole organisation:

- The **Newsfeed** entry disappears from the navigation for every member.
- Members lose access to posts, comments and reactions until you turn the module back on.
- Related services stop with it: integrations, events shared to a post, and newsletters.

> **Note:** The **Groups** entry shares the Newsfeed's access, so turning the Newsfeed off also removes Groups from the navigation for every member.

## What's next?

- [Inviting new users, members, or guests](/en/administration-security/inviting-new-users-members-or-guests)
- [User Roles and Permissions](/en/administration-security/user-roles)
- [Customising my organisation's workspace](/en/administration-security/how-to-customise-my-organisations-workspace)
- [Post validation workflow](/en/communication/the-validation-process)