> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.x402layer.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Withdraw

> Reclaim your staked $SGL after the cooldown elapses, and recover the position's rent.

Withdrawing is the final step — it returns your staked `$SGL` to your wallet after the [cooldown](/staking/concepts/cooldowns) has elapsed.

## Requirements

* Your position must be in the `unstaking` state (you've already [unstaked](/staking/lifecycle/unstake)).
* The current time must be **past the unlock time** snapshotted when you unstaked. The program enforces this on-chain — an early withdrawal is rejected.

## What happens

<Steps>
  <Step title="Principal returns">The program transfers your staked \$SGL from the vault back to your wallet.</Step>
  <Step title="Position closes">The position account is closed and its rent is refunded to you.</Step>
  <Step title="Totals update">Network total-staked and staker count decrease accordingly.</Step>
</Steps>

## Don't forget your rewards

Withdrawing returns your **principal**. Any rewards you accrued are separate — make sure you've [claimed](/staking/rewards/claiming) your USDC + \$SGL. Claiming works at any time, including while a position is `unstaking` or during a pause.

<Note>Want back in afterward? Staking again opens a **fresh** position; its rewards start from that moment (no retroactive credit). See [Stake](/staking/lifecycle/stake).</Note>