# How to destroy a nomination pool via the Aleph Zero Dashboard

**In this article we will outline how you can join an existing nomination pool on Aleph Zero WASM via the** [**Aleph Zero Dashboard**](https://dashboard.azero.dev/)**.**

This process is one which involves quite a few steps, and one that many of our community members have had trouble with in the past. Thus, we hope this guide will make the process much clearer.

**Please note that:**

* When using a third-party wallet interface, your coins are kept **on the blockchain** in a non-custodial fashion.
* Third-party wallet interfaces are just different tools to access the blockchain.
* You can restore your account using your JSON file or mnemonic seed via **any** of the compatible wallet interfaces.
* The screenshots in this tutorial are of the **testnet**.
* You can find more detailed documentation about the dashboard [here](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/dashboard/dashboard-basics).

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## How to destroy a nomination pool via the dashboard <a href="#h_f734c854e2" id="h_f734c854e2"></a>

* Before you are able to destroy your pool via [the dashboard](https://dashboard.azero.dev/), you will need to make sure that your account is connected. You can create one as per [this tutorial](https://support.alephzero.org/en/articles/8254857-how-to-set-up-or-recover-your-azero-account-on-the-mainnet-using-aleph-zero-signer).

1. Install one of the compatible browser extensions and restore your accounts on it. The options (with tutorials hyperlinked) are:
   * [polkadot{.js} extension](https://support.polkadot.network/support/solutions/articles/65000169952-how-to-restore-your-account-in-the-polkadot-extension)
   * [Subwallet](https://support.alephzero.org/en/articles/6731041-how-to-set-up-or-recover-your-azero-wallet-on-the-mainnet-using-subwallet)
   * [Talisman](https://support.alephzero.org/en/articles/6804156-how-to-set-up-or-recover-your-azero-wallet-on-the-mainnet-using-talisman)
   * [Aleph Zero Signer](https://support.alephzero.org/en/articles/8254857-how-to-set-up-or-recover-your-azero-account-on-the-mainnet-using-aleph-zero-signer)
2. Head to the staking dashboard and navigate to the **'Pools'** tab.

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3. Click **'Connect'**, select the installed extension and allow access. Then, hit **'Imported Accounts'**.&#x20;

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4. Select the desired account. It is now connected!

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5. Now that your account is connected, select **'Manage'**.

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6. Next, select '**Destroy Pool'**.

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7. Your pool is now in the destroying state. The next step is to unbond members' coins. Head to the **'Members'** tab and select the hamburger menu, followed by **'Unbond funds'**. After 14 eras have passed, do the same and select **'Withdraw funds'**.

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8. Now that all members have left the pool, you must stop nominating. Click **'Stop'**.

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9. Now that the pool is no longer nominating, you can unbond your coins. Select **'Unbond'**. After 14 eras have passed, click the unlocked lock symbol to withdraw your coins from the pool. Your pool has now been successfully destroyed. Well done!

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*This concludes the tutorial for destroying a pool via the Aleph Zero Dashboard.*

*If you encounter any issues with this process, please reach out to us via* [*Telegram*](https://t.me/AlephZeroFoundation) *or* [*Discord*](https://discord.gg/alephzero).