> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.goplugin.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.goplugin.co/node-operators/withdraw-staked-pli.md). # Withdraw staked PLI Withdrawal of "staked PLI" is not allowed ***within a year of staking***. Only node operators with high reputation can request for un-stake or early release. In other cases of emergency for the Node Operator, the Governance Committee will take a considerate decision on receipt of the request. * In this case, a strong justification is required to send via EMAIL to "" * After the review & approval, the node will be unlocked from the "Plugin Governance Committee" * User can view the "withdraw option" in their staking module like below. ![](/files/BB01Gm8Akbi51KLzCkB5) After you click "Withdraw" the staked PLI balance will be received at the respective user's wallet address and the node will be set to "De-active" and removed from the public view. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.goplugin.co/node-operators/withdraw-staked-pli.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.