> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aethir.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-manage-checker-nodes/delegate-and-undelegate.md).

# Delegate & Undelegate

#### Delegate

As an NFT owner, you can choose which Checker Node Client to delegate to (i.e. to run your [Checker Node Licenses](/checker-guide/what-is-the-checker-node/what-is-the-checker-node-license-nft.md) and earn [rewards](/checker-guide/what-is-the-checker-node/how-do-checker-nodes-work.md#checker-node-rewards) for you) via your Portal. You can choose to run your Checker Node Client on your own machine, through [a VPS or NaaS](/checker-guide/how-to-manage-checker-nodes/delegate-and-undelegate/virtual-private-servers-vps-and-node-as-a-service-naas-provider.md), or delegate to another user's machine.

<figure><img src="/files/xeRnsu6g4j75nbvUBqdv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Checker Owner Portal - Licenses</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Navigate to the **Licenses** tab. [Copy the burner wallet address from your Node Operator](/checker-guide/how-to-manage-checker-nodes/faq.md#how-do-i-know-the-burner-wallet-address-when-delegating-my-nodes), and click the Delegate button. You can also choose to **bulk delegate**, by filtering on "Free" from top left, and then click Delegate button on the top left of screen.
2. Paste the burner wallet address in the pop-up. Please note, this should **NOT** be the wallet address that you are currently logged in with.
3. Once your Node Operator accepts the delegation, you should see the Delegate Status update to “Delegated” and you are all set to receive rewards!! (Your [Running Status](/checker-guide/what-is-the-checker-node/how-do-checker-nodes-work.md#checker-node-status) **Running** or **Checking** both mean you are connected!)

It is important to verify that you are delegating to the correct wallet address, so that you are not [penalized ](/checker-guide/what-is-the-checker-node/how-do-checker-nodes-work.md#slashing-scenarios)for invalid calculations or downtime. You can choose to un-delegate or re-delegate anytime through your Portal.

#### Undelegate

You can undelegate any statuses anytime without confirmation from your Node Operators, by clicking Undelegate on the License page.


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