> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aqua.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aqua.network/aqua-and-ice/overview/user-guide-for-delegation.md).

# User guide for delegation

### Open delegation hub

Go to [aqua.network/delegate](https://aqua.network/delegate).\
You will see a list of suggested delegates.

Each **delegate card** displays:

* **Name** – the delegate’s chosen identifier
* **Description** – short intro or strategy statement
* **Recommended badge** – applied by the Aquarius team to highlight delegates with strong past contributions to Aquarius or the Stellar ecosystem
* **Voting Power** – total ICE delegated to this delegate
* **Trusted by** – number of unique accounts that have delegated ICE to them

<figure><img src="/files/QUjdSruxklsvp8YbLNAU" alt="Image"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click on a delegate card to see more information, including:

* **Voting strategy** – how the delegate approaches market or governance decisions
* **Discord handle** (if provided)
* **Twitter/X profile** (if provided)
* **Vote distribution** – breakdown of votes across different markets
* **Unused voting power** – shown at the bottom of the list
* **DAO voting history** – record of how the delegate voted on past proposals

### Delegate to a selected delegate

To delegate ICE, click the **Delegate** button on the chosen delegate’s card.

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A popup will appear where you can:

* **Choose the token type** – decide whether to delegate **upvoteICE** (market voting) or **governICE** (governance voting)
* **Enter the amount** to delegate (exact number)
* **Use the slider** to set a percentage of your balance (linked to the input field)
* **Confirm the selected delegate** in the dropdown list

You can repeat this process to split your upvoteICE and governICE across multiple delegates if you wish.

<figure><img src="/files/wrnTMNt1bX5A2CGOWeNb" alt="Delegate select"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Delegate to a custom delegate

Alternatively, you can delegate ICE to any Stellar address. Please ensure that the address belongs to someone who, to your knowledge, is capable of voting on your behalf.

<figure><img src="/files/aeq9WEjJrrxlD6wqOLYH" alt="Delegate custom"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Monitor delegate activity

You can track delegate activity in the **My Delegates** section. This section displays all the delegates you’ve assigned ICE to.

Click on a delegate preview to:

* View their vote distribution
* Increase the delegated ICE amount
* Undelegate ICE

<figure><img src="/files/uYLT3wCWFtc1BX42Nqiw" alt="Delegate monitor activity"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Undelegate ICE

* You can **revoke delegation** at any time.
* A 24-hour cooldown applies before you can reassign those tokens to a new delegate.
* If you change your mind, repeat the delegation flow with a new address.

During the first 24 hours after delegation the "Claim" option will remain unavailable, as shown in the example screenshot.

<figure><img src="/files/j8xQie2FffC9Tugb4M9s" alt="Undelegate ICE"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### For delegates: view delegators

If you are a new delegate receiving ICE for the first time, you’ll be prompted to **add a trustline** to accept [dICE and gdICE](/aqua-and-ice/overview/tokens-for-delegated-voting-dice-and-gdice.md).

<figure><img src="/files/KSeg1zvBbiqVZy6OVEWS" alt="Delegate view delegators"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Once the trustline is set, a new tab will appear: **ICE Delegated to Me**. Here, you’ll see all your delegators and the amounts of ICE each has delegated to you.

<figure><img src="/files/AFyyvNWMUtF3tVoLat9D" alt="Delegate delegators list"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### For delegates: voting with dICE and gdICE

If you are a delegate, voting works the same way as if you were using your own ICE.

* When you vote in markets or governance, you’ll see a **dropdown to select which voting power to use**.
* If you hold delegated tokens (dICE or gdICE), they will appear there alongside your own ICE.
* Select them and cast your vote as usual — the weight of all delegated tokens will count towards your choice.