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# Unstake and Withdraw $IO

> This document explains how to unstake & withdraw $IO.

## Table of Contents

* [How to Unstake \$IO](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/how-to-unstake.md#how-to-unstake-io)
* [Withdraw \$IO After Cooling Period](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/how-to-unstake.md#withdraw-io-after-cooling-period)

### How to Unstake \$IO

You can unstake at any time. An Unstake option is available for every device you stake. Once you unstake, you are subject to a 14-day cooldown period before the stake can be withdrawn. If a stake is in cooldown period, it does't meet the staking requirement for Block Rewards.

Follow the instructions below to unstake \$IO:

1. Go to io.net > **IO Worker** > **Staking** tab.
2. Locate the stake that you want to unstake. Click **Unstake** under the **Action** column.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf/images/docs/2f3606bf46b71fc83f804ede74fb5f33e3f9f1996841022ab9bfb4594aeb16ca-stkng10.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf\&q=85\&s=e12efd58dd8bd59709c7254b70de8143)

3. A pop-up window appears, informing you that the entire amount must be unstaked & that it no longer counts toward the Minimum Required Stake for Block Rewards. Click the **Unstake** button.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Staking rewards are not automatically compounded.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf/images/docs/19cb2640647ce39c7d4e4e560e9536e44483e5263143aa8df13f63d8f84e9fb0-stkng11.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf\&q=85\&s=9c63c85a02a8d8f573b75026db3f207a)

4. After you **Unstake**, a timer appears next to the worker, counting down the 14-day cooldown period. You can't withdraw your funds until this period of time elapses.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf/images/docs/2c6e43e93dc611e9790861c28bac3e1c6ea191d54d960381083200a2fbdcd837-stkng21.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=IwUWwB8xp-N74Lcf\&q=85\&s=28ac466ce523bc15bc101293f912885f)

### Withdraw \$IO After Cooling Period

To withdraw funds after the cooldown period, go to the **Staking** tab and click the **Withdraw** button.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/ZqZ-cn1FIuLLjj1R/images/docs/90ff5237ab04a5feb2b3395a4cb777c80e85c91a1145c775912570a0aed5dae8-stkng20.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ZqZ-cn1FIuLLjj1R\&q=85\&s=dc95b35cc39762135d14926bc83f99a5)

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy/images/docs/6c6352361b46d42c177537f8c843e868250a2b105bf83938428271d8be1be380-image4.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy\&q=85\&s=988529cc2b535ee018dcfdca22aaf3f9)

You can only withdraw funds to the wallet used for the initial stake. If you attempt to withdraw to a different wallet, you will receive a warning message. To stake with a new wallet, please unstake and withdraw your funds first.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/ZqZ-cn1FIuLLjj1R/images/docs/ae116690fba081ed3238fa860fc3e11e3af0523b861db8b1d140abbe3d168ff3-stkng22.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ZqZ-cn1FIuLLjj1R\&q=85\&s=30c239578c3729bfdd2079b018a2802b)

If you use the same wallet, you're prompted to withdraw funds to it. When you click the **Withdraw** button, your wallet extension will open to **Confirm** the transaction.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy/images/docs/6832a5b499c012e530b8e923b81f3e2e64be1720c7d0495816b81df32c5ae6c9-stkng23.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy\&q=85\&s=c0899c285a8907e332d6a196e1abf116)


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