---
title: "Fetch the state of a live stream"
method: GET
path: "/live_streams/{id}/state"
tags: ["live_streams"]
---

# Fetch the state of a live stream

`GET /live_streams/{id}/state`

This operation shows the current state of a live stream.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

Success

- object
  - `live_stream` object, required
    - `ip_address` string — The IP address of the live stream instance. If the live stream *state* is anything other than **started**, the *ip_address* is **0.0.0.0**.
    - `state` 'started' | 'stopped' | 'starting' | 'stopping' | 'resetting' — The state of the live stream.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found
- `410` — Gone

---

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