Managing Your Stake Accounts

Managing Your SOL Stake Accounts

This page is for holders of native SOL stake accounts, not JitoSOL holders. If you already have JitoSOL, you don't need this page - your JitoSOL automatically earns rewards and can be traded anytime.

The Jito Manage page is a utility for users who have existing SOL stake accounts. You can:

• View and manage your current stake accounts
• Deactivate and withdraw existing stakes
• Convert stake accounts to JitoSOL for liquid staking benefits

Why Convert to JitoSOL?

Benefits of converting your stake accounts to JitoSOL:

• Instant liquidity: Trade JitoSOL anytime without waiting for epochs
• Additional MEV rewards: Earn extra yield on top of staking rewards
• DeFi opportunities: Use JitoSOL in lending, DEXs, and yield farming
• No management needed: JitoSOL automatically optimizes validator selection

How to Use the Manage Page

Getting Started

1. Visit the page: Go to jito.network/manage
2. Connect wallet: Click "Connect Wallet" and select your preferred wallet
3. View stake accounts: See all your SOL stake accounts organized by status

The Manage Stake page contains:

• Interceptor notification: Info about pending stake account deposits to JitoSOL pool
• Stake account tables: Organized by status (Active, Activating, Deactivating, Inactive)
• Account details: Amount, validator, and available actions for each stake

Stake Account States

Active Stake

Your currently earning stake accounts. Each shows amount, validator, and action buttons.

Available actions:

• Deactivate: Begin unstaking process (takes up to 2 days)
• Convert to JitoSOL: Instantly convert to liquid staking tokens

Deactivating Stake

Stakes in the process of being deactivated. Shows "Deactivation Pending" status.

What happens next: Stakes move to "Inactive" at the next epoch boundary (up to 2 days), then can be withdrawn.

Inactive Stake

Fully deactivated stakes that are ready for withdrawal or conversion.

Available actions:

• Withdraw: Get your SOL back immediately
• Convert to JitoSOL: Still available for liquid staking benefits

Step-by-Step Processes

Deactivating a Stake Account

1. Click "Deactivate" on any active stake account
2. Review the modal: Understand the 1-2 epoch waiting period

3. Confirm in wallet: Approve the deactivation transaction

4. Wait for completion: Stake moves to "Deactivating" then "Inactive" status

Withdrawing Inactive Stakes

1. Click "Withdraw" on any inactive stake account
2. Confirm the action: Review that SOL returns to your wallet

3. Approve in wallet: Complete the withdrawal transaction

Converting Stakes to JitoSOL

The conversion process:

1. Click "Convert to JitoSOL" on any stake account (active or inactive)
2. Review exchange rate: See how much JitoSOL you'll receive
3. Confirm transaction: Approve the conversion in your wallet
4. Automatic delivery: JitoSOL delivered after 10-hour Interceptor cooldown

Frequently Asked Questions

"I have JitoSOL - do I need this page?"
No! This page is only for people with native SOL stake accounts. JitoSOL holders don't need to manage anything.

"What's the difference between the states?"

• Active: Currently earning staking rewards
• Activating: Stakes becoming active at next epoch
• Deactivating: Stakes being unstaked (ready in up to 2 days)
• Inactive: Ready for immediate withdrawal

"Should I convert my stakes to JitoSOL?"
Converting gives you instant liquidity, auto-compounding MEV rewards, and DeFi opportunities. Keep native stakes if you prefer direct validator control.

"Can I convert inactive stakes?"
Yes! Both active and inactive stake accounts can be converted to JitoSOL.

"Why does stake account conversion take 10 hours?"
Stake account conversions go through the Interceptor system to protect JitoSOL liquidity. Your JitoSOL is automatically delivered after the cooldown.

"How long does deactivation take?"
Deactivation completes at the start of the next epoch, which can take up to 2 days depending on timing.

Need Help?

Stake accounts not showing? Make sure you're connected to the wallet that owns the stake accounts.

Transaction failing? Ensure you have enough SOL for transaction fees (~0.00008 SOL as shown in screenshots).

Questions about the process? Visit our Discord community for support.