> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qaos.machdel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stopping a Run

> How to interrupt or stop a QAOS run that is in progress.

## Interrupt with Ctrl+C

To stop a run immediately while it is executing, press **Ctrl+C** in the terminal where `npx qaos run` is running. The CLI gracefully closes the browser, finalizes any already-detected issues, and saves a partial report. Tasks that had not yet started are marked as failed.

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## What happens when a run is stopped

| State                       | Outcome                                  |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Tasks already completed** | Issues saved and visible in the report   |
| **Tasks not yet started**   | Marked as failed; not included in report |
| **Browser session**         | Closed immediately                       |

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## What is NOT stopped by stopping a run

Stopping a run only terminates the active browser session and agent processing. It does **not**:

* Delete the partial report
* Affect other runs (if multiple are queued)
* Revoke your authentication

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## After stopping

Partial reports are available immediately in the dashboard. If you want to run the full audit, simply start a new run with the same config:

```bash theme={null}
npx qaos run --config ./qaos-config.json
```