# Start / Stop

A start / stop task is used to start or stop your environment. The following settings are available for this type of task:

* **Proceed on Failure.** If enabled, the pipeline will continue executing when this step fails.
* **Action.** The action to be taken. The options are:
  * Start. The environment will be started.
  * Stop. The environment will be stopped.
  * Restart. The environment will be restarted.