---
title: "Stop VM"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/vms/{id}/stop"
tags: ["Virtual Machines"]
---

# Stop VM

`POST /api/v1/vms/{id}/stop`

Stop a running virtual machine. The VM will retain its resources and can be started again.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, uuid, required

## Headers

- `X-Project-ID` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

VM stopped

- SuccessResponse
  - `success` boolean
  - `message` string

## Other responses

- `400` — X-Project-ID header is required for this endpoint
- `401` — Authentication required
- `404` — Resource not found

---

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