<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=418781) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> <!-- This template is a great use for issues that are feature::additions or technical tasks for larger issues.--> ### Proposal [A large Ultimate customer](https://gitlab.my.salesforce.com/00161000015MAsEAAW) (GitLab administrator) voiced their need to have the ability to disable [Repository cleanup](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.html#repository-cleanup) option for projects on their instance. GitLab team members can read more about it in [this internal ticket](https://gitlab.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/427659). They would like to have this feature disabled because it is a risky operation if not followed correctly and they would like to prevent their users from breaking their repositories. <!-- Use this section to explain the feature and how it will work. It can be helpful to add technical details, design proposals, and links to related epics or issues. --> <!-- Consider adding related issues and epics to this issue. You can also reference the Feature Proposal Template (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/.gitlab/issue_templates/Feature%20proposal%20-%20detailed.md) for additional details to consider adding to this issue. Additionally, as a data oriented organization, when your feature exits planning breakdown, consider adding the `What does success look like, and how can we measure that?` section. --> <!-- Label reminders Use the following resources to find the appropriate labels: - Use only one tier label choosing the lowest tier this is intended for - https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/labels - https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/features/ -->