# How can I completely disable location tracking in Hexnode UEM?

Administrators cannot track the periodic or instantaneous locations of devices using Hexnode unless they associate a [location tracking policy](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-configure-location-tracking-with-hexnode-mdm/#periodic-location-tracking) with the devices. Until then, the [Scan Device Location](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-scan-device-location-using-hexnode-mdm/) under **Manage** > **Actions** will be disabled by default.

If a location tracking policy is attached to a device, the administrator can disable the policy at any time from the Hexnode portal. In such a case, uncheck the option **Enable Location Tracking** (**Policies** > Select the required *Location Tracking* policy > **General Settings** > **Location Tracking**) to disable location tracking services.

For Android devices, make sure to uncheck the option **Prompt to enable location services** from **Admin** > **General Settings** > **Location Tracking**. On unchecking this option, users will not be prompted to allow location services when they try to disable location services.