# Staking/Unstaking a provider

### Summary

**Stake ZCN**

[Stake](https://bolt.holdings/stake) ZCN to Miners, Sharders, and Blobbers to receive ZCN rewards. 

1. Navigate to “Stake”.
2. Select “Miner, Sharder, or Blobber.”
3. Choose your provider.
4. Input your desired stake. 
5. Confirm.

**Unlock Stake**

1. Access “Current Stakes” on the “Stake” page.
2. Manage the stake for the desired provider.
3. Opt to “Remove Stake.”

{% hint style="info" %}
You can only remove the total staked amount. It is not possible to remove it partially.
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{% hint style="info" %}
Your tokens might get locked and unable to be removed if there is enough used storage relative to the write price of the blobber. The main idea here is that the blobber should always have enough space to back its used storage based on its write price.
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### Stake ZCN

1. **Click on “Add Stake” on the Stake page.**

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2. **Choose “Miner, Sharder, or Blobber.”**

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3. **Select a provider.**

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You can also use the Provider Search feature to quickly locate and select blobbers. This search functionality allows users to find specific blobbers using just the search option effortlessly.

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4. **Confirm provider.**

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5. **Input Stake amount.**&#x20;

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6. **Confirm Your Stake**

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7. **View your Stake on "Current Stakes".**

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### Claim Rewards

1. **Go to “Claim Rewards” from Stake Page.**

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1. **Select the providers to claim the reward.**

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3. **Confirm**
4. **View your updated available balance, or check recent transactions for more details.**

### Unlocking Stakes

1. **Navigate to “Current Stakes” on the “Stake” page.**<br>

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2. **Click "Manage".**

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3. **Click "Remove Stake".**

{% hint style="info" %}
**Important Note:**\
You can only remove the total staked amount. It is not possible to remove it partially.
{% endhint %}