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title: Terminate an instance
description: Shut down an Amazon EC2 instance through the service catalog.
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# Terminate an instance

Shut down an Amazon EC2 instance through the service catalog.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Service Catalog** > **Routine Changes** > **Terminate Amazon EC2 Instance**.

    A list appears displaying the instances that are assigned to you.

2.  Select an instance from the list and click **Order**.

    This list does not support multi-line selection, and there is no **undo** feature.


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