> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chowder.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Disconnect Channel

> Disconnect a channel from an instance.

Disconnects a channel from the instance. This sets `enabled: false` in the instance configuration and restarts the gateway. The channel's saved config is preserved — you can reconnect later without re-entering credentials.

No request body is needed.

## Authentication

Requires an **org-level API key** or a **scoped token** with the `channels` permission.

## Path Parameters

<ParamField path="instance_id" type="string" required>
  The ID of the instance.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="channel" type="string" required>
  The channel identifier (e.g. `discord`, `whatsapp`).
</ParamField>

## Response

Returns `204 No Content` on success.

<RequestExample>
  ```bash cURL theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark-dimmed"}}
  curl -X POST https://api.chowder.dev/v1/instances/ins_abc123/channels/discord/disconnect \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```text 204 theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark-dimmed"}}
  No Content
  ```
</ResponseExample>