aws ec2 start/stop-instances

CautionStart/stop EC2

aws ec2 start-instances --instance-ids <id>

Starts/stops EC2 instances for cost saving or recovery.

Examples

aws ec2 stop-instances --instance-ids i-0abc123Stop an instance

Syntax

aws ec2 start-instances|stop-instances --instance-ids <id>

Before you run it

Stopping causes downtime; verify the instance id.

Related commands

aws ec2 describe-instancesList EC2
aws sts get-caller-identityWho am I (AWS)

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