Toolbox
Deactivate Address Lookup Table
Last updated April 20, 2026
Summary
The mplx toolbox lut deactivate command deactivates an Address Lookup Table so it can later be closed and its rent reclaimed.
- Prevents new addresses from being added to the LUT.
- Required before
toolbox lut closecan reclaim rent. - Waits ~512 slots (~5 minutes on mainnet) before closure is possible.
- Only the LUT authority can deactivate the table.
Quick Reference
The table below summarizes the command's syntax, cooldown, and next step.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Command | mplx toolbox lut deactivate <address> |
| Required arg | address — public key of the LUT |
| Optional flag | --authority <pubkey> |
| Cooldown | 512 slots before the LUT can be closed |
| Next step | toolbox lut close |
Basic Usage
Deactivate a LUT by passing its address as the sole positional argument.
mplx toolbox lut deactivate <address>
Arguments
The command takes a single positional argument identifying the LUT.
address(required): Public key of the LUT to deactivate.
Flags
Optional flags override the default authority.
--authority <pubkey>: Authority public key for the LUT. Defaults to the current identity.
Examples
These examples show the default and custom-authority deactivation flows.
mplx toolbox lut deactivate <address>
mplx toolbox lut deactivate <address> --authority <authority-pubkey>
Output
On success the command prints the deactivated LUT address and the transaction signature.
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Address Lookup Table Deactivated
LUT Address: <lut_address>
Signature: <transaction_signature>
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Notes
- Deactivation prevents any further addresses from being added.
- You must wait approximately 512 slots (~5 minutes on mainnet) after deactivation before the LUT can be closed.
- Only the LUT authority can deactivate it.
- Close the LUT with
toolbox lut closeafter the waiting period.
