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title: Stopping the PingDataMetrics server
description: Use the terminal to stop the PingDataMetrics server.
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revdate: September 13, 2023
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# Stopping the PingDataMetrics server

Use the terminal to stop the PingDataMetrics server.

## Steps

1. Go to the server root directory.

2. Run the command `$ bin/stop-server`