# Unlinking a worker account from an operator account

An operator account is only allowed to link with a single worker account at a time. Unlinking allows you to generate a new worker account or import another worker account that can be linked with the same operator.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Unlinking will stop your worker node from casting votes
{% endhint %}

### Prerequisites

* [x] Connected EWX account
* [x] Linked worker account

1. Click on `Unlink` menu on the left panel of the Dashboard

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2. Click `Unlink` to proceed or `Cancel`

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3. Approve the transaction in your wallet

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4. Wait for the transaction to finish execution

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5. A successful message with transaction URL will be displayed when unlinking is successful

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