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# Undelegate
To learn about the core concepts of GnoSwap Governance, visit the [Governance](/core-concepts/governance.md) page.
### **1. Locate the Governance menu**
Hover your cursor on the arrow icon to expand the menu and click on **Governance** in the header to visit the **Governance** page.
### **2. Click on Undelegate**
Click on **Undelegate** on the right side of the **My Delegation** section.
### **3. Select your delegate**
Select a delegate to undelegate your $GNS from. Click on the delegate to activate a drop down of a full list of your delegates.
### **4. Enter $GNS amount**
Enter the amount of $GNS tokens you would like to undelegate. Carefully read the notes below to understand the effects of undelegating your tokens.
{% hint style="warning" %}
**Understand the effects of undelegating your tokens!**
* Your tokens will be **locked for 7 days**.
* You **CANNOT cancel** the undelegation once you complete this step.
* During this period, you will receive **NO protocol fee rewards**.
* Your undelegating xGNS tokens will have **NO voting power**.
{% endhint %}
### **5. Review your undelegation**
A preview of your undelegation will be displayed at the bottom of the modal. Be sure to throroughly review them before you proceed.
### **6. Approve your transaction**
Once you click on **Undelegate GNS,** a pop-up from Adena will appear in a new window, prompting you to approve the transaction. Click on **Approve** to proceed.
### **7. Check your undelegation balance**
Check your $GNS tokens in undelegation period under **Undelegation**. Hover over the value to activate a pop-up which will display a full list of your undelegations including detailed information such as the delegate, amount, and the unlock date.
Upon reaching the unlock date, you can claim the principal $GNS tokens you previously delegated.