# Return your KSM to Stake

You can return your unstaking KSM tokens during the unstaking period (\~7 days) using Nova Wallet!

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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` the **Staking screen.**
3. `Select` your staking position, in this case, would be **Kusama** **KSM**.
4. From the **Kusama staking screen** `select` **Cancel** in the Unstaking widget.
5. `Select` **All unstaking, Latest unstake** or **Custom amount** if you want to specify the amount.

{% hint style="info" %}
For demonstration purposes, we chose the All unstaking option.
{% endhint %}

6. Review the contextual information including any associated fees and `select` **Confirm**.
7. You successfully returned your unstaking tokens to stake!