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@@ -259,4 +259,14 @@ There will be autosave errors due to missing .sav files.  Let the IOC run for at
 
 Note: at this point the IOC is usable.
 
+### 2.12 Stop the IOC
+
+Exit the IOC from the IOC shell:
+
+```
+kmp> exit
+```
+
+Note: typing `ctrl+c` will also stop the IOC.
+
 ## [3 Add simulated motors to the IOC](3-Add-simulated-motors.md)