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# Self-Exclusion Guide
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**Important: Withdraw Your Tokens First**
Before activating self-exclusion, make sure to withdraw all your tokens. You will not be able to log in or make withdrawals during the exclusion period. Self-exclusion cannot be cancelled or shortened.
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## How to Self-Exclude Your Account
Self-exclusion allows you to temporarily or permanently block access to your Solcasino account if you want to take a break from gambling.
Once activated, self-exclusion starts immediately and cannot be cancelled or shortened.
**⚠️ Important: Withdraw your tokens before starting.** You will not be able to log in or withdraw your tokens during self-exclusion.
### Step 1: Open Gamble Aware
1. Log in to your Solcasino account.
2. Click your **profile icon** in the top-right corner.
3. Select **Gamble Aware** from the dropdown menu.
### Step 2: Open Self-Exclusion
1. On the Gamble Aware page, click the **Self-Exclusion** tab.
2. Read the information about account restrictions and withdrawals.
### Step 3: Choose Your Exclusion Period
1. Click the **Select period…** dropdown.
2. Choose how long you want to exclude your account.
3. Click **Continue**.
Available periods: **1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, or Permanent.**
### Step 4: Review and Confirm
1. Check the **Start Date** and **Period** to make sure they are correct.
2. Read and tick **all four acknowledgement boxes**.
3. Click **Confirm Self-Exclusion**.
Your account will be locked immediately after confirmation.
**Note:** Permanent is shown in the screenshot as an example. You can choose any available period.
### What Happens After Confirmation?
* You will not be able to log in to your account.
* All casino, sports betting, staking, and other platform features will be unavailable.
* You will not be able to access or withdraw your tokens.
* Your self-exclusion cannot be cancelled, reversed, or shortened.
* If you selected a fixed period, your account will automatically reopen when that period ends.
* If you selected **Permanent**, your account will remain excluded indefinitely.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Can I cancel self-exclusion after confirming?**
No. Self-exclusion cannot be cancelled or shortened once activated.
**Can I withdraw my tokens during self-exclusion?**
No. Please withdraw your tokens before confirming self-exclusion.
**Will my account reopen automatically?**
Yes, if you selected a fixed period. Permanent self-exclusion does not expire.
**When does my self-exclusion start?**
Immediately after you click **Confirm Self-Exclusion**.
### Need Help?
If you need assistance, select **Live Support** from your profile menu or click **Chat with us** on the Gamble Aware page.
