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

# Adjust Validator Stake

You can change your validator stake at any moment in time.

## To Increase Your Stake

`Developer → Extrinsics → Submission → parachainStaking -> candidateStakeMore(more)`

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/peaq/2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp/assets/img/validator-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp&q=85&s=fc427ebf0abbd493731e5293f07a3460" alt="validator-7" width="2548" height="802" data-path="assets/img/validator-7.png" />

Keep in mind that peaq has `18` decimals, so if you want to add `1,234` Tokens, you'll need to enter `1234000000000000000000`.

1. Enter the amount you would like to add to your stake.
2. Click `Submit Transaction`.

## To Decrease Your Stake

`Developer → Extrinsics → Submission → parachainStaking -> candidateStakeLess(less)`

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/peaq/2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp/assets/img/validator-8.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp&q=85&s=0526615e8a8ed79ea83e73427215fc70" alt="validator-8" width="2045" height="598" data-path="assets/img/validator-8.png" />

Keep in mind that peaq has `18` decimals, so if you want to add `1,234` Tokens, you'll need to enter `1234000000000000000000`.

1. Enter the amount you would like to subtract from your stake.
2. Click `Submit Transaction`.

### Unlock Your Unstaked Tokens

`Developer → Extrinsics → Submission → parachainStaking → unlockUnstaked(target)`

You will be able to unlock your tokens in 14 days after sending `candidateStakeLess`. To check when you'll be able to unstake, use:

`Developer → Chain state → parachainStaking -> unlockUnstaked(target)`

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/peaq/2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp/assets/img/validator-9.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2Vy2W4qW7FfmdArp&q=85&s=439d7f838bc6b61e10eac3239256245a" alt="validator-9" width="2533" height="898" data-path="assets/img/validator-9.png" />

1. Select `Id` in the dropdown list in the field `target: MultiAddress (LookupSource)`.
2. Use the address of your validator account in the `Id:AccountId` field.
3. Click `Submit Transaction`.
