How to use SignalR hub instance outside of the hubpipleline
You need to use GetHubContext: var context = GlobalHost.ConnectionManager.GetHubContext<chatHub>(); context.Clients.All.Send(“Admin”, “stop the chat”); This is described in more detail at http://www.asp.net/signalr/overview/signalr-20/hubs-api/hubs-api-guide-server#callfromoutsidehub.