---
title: "Stops an active encoding."
method: DELETE
path: "/Videos/ActiveEncodings"
tags: ["HlsSegment"]
---

# Stops an active encoding.

`DELETE /Videos/ActiveEncodings`

## Query parameters

- `deviceId` string, nullable — The device id of the client requesting. Used to stop encoding processes when needed.
- `playSessionId` string, nullable — The play session id.

## Response `204`

Encoding stopped successfully.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden

---

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