---
title: "Get validator-pause (andon-cord) state"
method: GET
path: "/v1/admin/validator-pause"
tags: ["admin"]
---

# Get validator-pause (andon-cord) state

`GET /v1/admin/validator-pause`

Returns whether new validator claims are currently paused, plus metadata on who pulled the cord and when it auto-releases.

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- ValidatorPauseStatus
  - `active` boolean, required — True when validator claims are paused
  - `reason` string, nullable — Reason from the most recent pause
  - `paused_by` string, nullable — Admin hotkey that pulled the cord
  - `paused_at` string, date-time, nullable — When the cord was pulled
  - `auto_release_at` string, date-time, nullable — When the pause will auto-clear, if scheduled

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