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P4 Server Administration Documentation | 2026.1

# Start and stop the P4 Server Windows service

Use this page to start, stop, and restart the P4 Server when it is installed as a Windows service.

## Start and stop P4 Server using Windows Services (recommended)

This is the primary and supported way to manage the P4 Server on Windows.

To manage P4 Server:

1. Open the Services console. Press Windows key + R and enter `services.msc`.

2. Locate the P4 Server service.

3. Click on the service to manage it. You are given the options to start, stop, or restart the server.

## Start and stop P4 Server from the command line (Administrator only)

You can also control the Windows service from Command Prompt or PowerShell.

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.

2. To stop the service, enter: `net stop perforce`.

3. To start the service, enter: `net start perforce`.

In both cases, you will see a success message when the service is stopped or started.

For assistance stopping P4 Server, contact Perforce Support.

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