# Leave the network as a validator (https://docs.axelar.dev/infrastructure/validators/operations/leave)



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1. Deactivate your broadcaster account.

```bash
axelard tx snapshot deactivate-proxy --from validator -y -b block
```

2. Query your network’s key‐rotation window and (optionally) opt out of future rotations.

* Fetch the multisig module parameters and note the `activeEpochCount`

```bash
axelard query multisig params
```

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  Note: Fetching the `activeEpochCount` ensures you know exactly how many rotation cycles you must wait before none of your keys remain active
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3. Wait for your keys to fully rotate out.

* Key rotation runs roughly once per day. You must wait activeEpochCount full rotations (e.g. 5 days by default) after deactivating your proxy (and/or after opt-out) before no of your keys remain in the edge contract’s active list. Only then can you safely unbond

4. Release your staked coins.

```bash
axelard tx staking unbond [axelarvaloper address] [amount]uaxl --from validator -y -b block
```

eg:

```bash
axelard tx staking unbond "$(axelard keys show validator --bech val -a)" 100000000uaxl --from validator -y -b block
```

`amount` refers to how many coins you wish to remove from the stake. You can change the amount.

To preserve network stability, the staked coins are held for roughly 1 day starting from the unbond request before being unlocked and returned to the `validator` account.

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  If you are a Validator that received a delegation from the Axelar Foundation then you may need to reach out to the Foundation to assist with undelegating your staked AXL. You can reach-out at <em>[delegations@axelar.foundation](mailto:delegations@axelar.foundation)</em>.
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