# Undelegate

To learn about the core concepts of GnoSwap Governance, visit the [Governance](https://docs.gnoswap.io/core-concepts/governance) 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.

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### **2. Click on Undelegate**

Click on **Undelegate** on the right side of the **My Delegation** section.

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### **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.

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### **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 %}

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### **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.

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### **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.

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### **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.&#x20;

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