Stop and Start One Service
Stop or start a single service from an app's Overview while the rest of the app keeps running. A domain served by the container you stopped is suspended so visitors do not hit a broken page, and it comes back automatically when you start that container again.
Stop and Start One Service: Step by Step
No documentation needed. Stop and Start One Service guides you through each step visually.
Open the app’s Overview
Each service in the app is listed with its own state, so you act on one container rather than the whole stack.
Stop the one service
The rest of the app keeps running. A domain served by that container is suspended so visitors get a clear response instead of a broken page.
Force stop if you mean it
When you want the container down regardless, Force stop is offered with a warning that the domain may return an error.
Start it again
The suspended domain comes back automatically. A service that was never created gets built and started rather than failing, and the app settles on Running, Partial, or Stopped.
Life Without Stop and Start One Service
Here's what developers do without Stop and Start One Service: open terminal, SSH in, type commands, hope nothing breaks.
SSH into your server
Connect to your server via terminal.
ssh root@your-server-ipList all containers
See what's running (and what's crashed).
docker ps -a
# Good luck remembering which container is which
# CONTAINER ID IMAGE STATUS
# a1b2c3d4e5f6 myapp:v1.2.3 Up 2 days
# f6e5d4c3b2a1 myapp:v1.2.2 Exited (1) 3 days agoCheck container logs
Dig through logs to find errors.
docker logs container_name --tail 500
# Scroll through 500 lines of unformatted text
# grep for errors manuallyNo syntax highlighting, no search, no filtering.
Restart a container
Stop and start the container manually.
docker compose stop app
docker compose start app
# Or the nuclear option:
docker compose down && docker compose up -dRollback to previous version
Hope you tagged your images properly.
# First, find the old image
docker images | grep myapp
# Edit docker-compose.yml to use old tag
nano docker-compose.yml
# Change image: myapp:latest to myapp:v1.2.2
docker compose up -dIf you didn't tag versions... good luck.
Life's Too Short for Terminal Commands
Everything above in one visual interface. Stop and Start One Service handles the complexity so you can focus on building.
- One-click actions
- Real-time feedback
- Automatic backups
- Zero CLI knowledge required
Stop and Start One Service: Full Feature List
Everything you need for app management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.
Get StartedThe Power of Stop and Start One Service
Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Stop and Start One Service makes professional-grade app management accessible to everyone.
Complete Visibility
Stop and Start One Service gives you a bird's-eye view of all your applications. No more guessing container states.
Instant Actions
Stop and Start One Service puts start, stop, restart, and rollback at your fingertips with one-click controls.
Safe Operations
Stop and Start One Service includes safety guards and confirmations to prevent accidental destructive actions.
Historical Context
Stop and Start One Service keeps a full audit trail so you always know what changed and when.
Stop and Start One Service: Frequently Asked
Common questions about Stop and Start One Service in Server Compass
How do I access Stop and Start One Service in Server Compass?
Stop and Start One Service is available in the App Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to App Management, and you'll find Stop and Start One Service ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.
Does Stop and Start One Service require any server-side installation?
No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Stop and Start One Service works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).
Is Stop and Start One Service included in all Server Compass plans?
Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Stop and Start One Service, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 132+ features for all your servers.
Can I use Stop and Start One Service with any VPS provider?
Stop and Start One Service works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.
What makes Stop and Start One Service different from command-line alternatives?
Stop and Start One Service provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.
More App Management Features
Explore other app management capabilities in Server Compass
Application Dashboard
View all deployed applications with real-time status indicators. Switch between grid and table view for your preferred workflow.
Grid & Table View
Toggle between visual grid cards and compact table view. See container status, uptime, and quick actions at a glance.
Container Health Monitoring
Real-time container status with uptime tracking, health check indicators, and resource usage per container.
Zero-Downtime Deployment
Blue-green deployment keeps the old container serving while the new one is built and health-checked, then switches traffic over. Progress appears the moment you press Redeploy, the deployment is recorded in history right away with its commit, and a deploy that passes 45 minutes stops with a message pointing you at the logs.
Try Stop and Start One Service Today
Download Server Compass and get access to Stop and Start One Service along with 131 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.