Computer Lifecycle
Stop computer
Shut down a running computer.
POST
Stop computer
Stops a running computer. The computer’s disk is preserved — files, installed software, and configuration are all kept — and a stopped computer incurs no compute charges.
Idempotent - stopping an already-stopped computer returns success without side effects.
Stopping saves the computer’s disk and releases its host. When you start it again it boots on a freshly chosen host and receives a new IP address. Running processes and other in-memory state from before the stop are not restored — the computer cold-boots from its saved disk. Only the disk is preserved.
Path parameters
Computer ID.
Response
true if stop was initiated.Example
Response
Errors
401- Invalid or missing API key403- You don’t have access to this computer404- Computer not found409- Computer is not running (e.g. still starting, or already stopped/terminating)
Stop computer