# Pause the given device or all devices

Pause the given device or all devices. Takes the optional parameter device (device ID). When omitted, pauses all devices. Returns status 200 and no content upon success, or status 500 and a plain text error on failure. 

Endpoint: GET /syncthing/system/pause
Version: 6.6.1
Security: ZelID

## Query parameters:

  - `device` (string)
    Device ID (optional).
    Example: "7IKKJI5E346YQTBCVFJMH6O5VBNHZXRLVCG7HE6I5ZV6B8SLMTNJAFAO"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `status` (string)
    Explanation of status
    Enum: "success", "error"

  - `data` (string)