> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.autheo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rewards and unstaking

> How to claim delegation rewards, unbind licenses, and unstake THEO tokens in the Autheo Validator Portal.

This page covers claiming your earned rewards, unbinding licenses, and unstaking THEO tokens from the Autheo Validator Portal.

For staking mechanics and reward calculations, see [Staking and rewards](/token/staking-and-rewards).

## Claiming rewards

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Delegation page">
    Navigate to the **Delegation** page from the main menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim from the delegation row">
    Find the delegation you want to claim from and click **Claim Rewards** in the Actions column.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-claim-rewards-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=7ccb21326bd4279547c33c1fdd67ed12" alt="Delegation page with Claim Rewards button highlighted" width="1850" height="676" data-path="images/vp-claim-rewards-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in Keplr">
    Sign the transaction in Keplr. Rewards transfer to your wallet upon confirmation.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-claim-rewards-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=971c3fb79891b68b02ca101247a4cf85" alt="Claim rewards — Keplr signing prompt" width="1870" height="837" data-path="images/vp-claim-rewards-2.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-claim-rewards-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=e2ef45f5b3369d8303455cc37fdcc473" alt="Claim rewards — transaction confirmed" width="1872" height="700" data-path="images/vp-claim-rewards-3.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Unbinding a license

Unbinding releases a Prime or Core license from a delegation. The license enters a cooldown period before it can be rebound to another validator.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the delegation">
    On the **Delegation** page, locate the delegation with the license you want to unbind.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the unbind modal">
    Click the **Unbind License** button (shown in red) in the Actions column.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the license and review cooldown">
    In the modal, select the license to unbind and review the cooldown period displayed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and sign">
    Click **Unbind License** and sign the transaction in Keplr.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Unbinding a license moves it from `ACTIVE` back to `BOUND` or `ISSUED` status and may affect reward eligibility during the cooldown period. The license cannot be rebound until the cooldown expires.
</Warning>

## Unstaking tokens

Unstaking (undelegating) removes your THEO from a validator. Tokens enter an **unbonding period** during which they are locked and do not earn rewards. They become available in your wallet after the unbonding period completes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the unstake flow">
    On the **Delegation** page, click the **Unstake** button in the Actions column for the delegation you want to exit.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-unstake-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=17bd4f7b2b346255740beff0f18609b5" alt="Delegation page with Unstake button highlighted" width="1853" height="620" data-path="images/vp-unstake-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount">
    Enter the THEO amount to unstake, or click **MAX** to unstake your full delegated amount.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-unstake-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=a568124e4e6d791692a1a820824eaf8a" alt="Unstake amount input modal" width="562" height="450" data-path="images/vp-unstake-2.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and sign">
    Click **Confirm** and sign the transaction in Keplr.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-unstake-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=53785e6877205e57ef9de869a25048bf" alt="Unstake transaction confirmed in Keplr" width="1887" height="850" data-path="images/vp-unstake-3.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The unbonding period is an on-chain parameter (\~21 days). During this period, your tokens are neither earning rewards nor available for transfer. Plan accordingly before initiating a large unstake.
</Note>
