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# How can I hide the Update Everything button?

> Hide the Update Everything button from the MainWP Dashboard to prevent accidental bulk updates. Useful for teams or controlled update workflows.

The "Update Everything" button runs all available updates across all child sites at once. You can hide this button to prevent accidental bulk updates or to enforce a more controlled update workflow.

## What You'll Learn

* How to hide the Update Everything button
* When to consider hiding it

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## Hide the Button

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open MainWP Tools">
    Navigate to **MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the setting">
    Locate the **Hide the Update Everything button** toggle.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable the option">
    Click the slider switch to turn it on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Scroll to the bottom and click **Save Settings**. The button no longer appears on the Dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## When to Hide This Button

Consider hiding the Update Everything button if:

| Scenario               | Reason                                                        |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Team environments      | Prevent team members from running mass updates without review |
| Staged update workflow | Force updates to go through a controlled process              |
| Mixed update policies  | Some sites need manual review before updates                  |
| Training environments  | Reduce risk of accidental changes during onboarding           |

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## Restore the Button

To show the button again:

1. Go to **MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools**
2. Toggle **Hide the Update Everything button** to Off
3. Click **Save Settings**

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## Self-Check Checklist

* [ ] MainWP Tools settings page accessed
* [ ] Hide toggle enabled
* [ ] Settings saved
* [ ] Update Everything button no longer visible

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## Related Resources

* [Manage Updates](/sites/updates/manage-updates) - Update management overview
* [Disable Update Confirmations](/customization/how-to-disable-update-confirmation-popups) - Control confirmation dialogs
* [Team Control Extension](/add-ons/agency/team-control-extension) - Manage team permissions