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 close can 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.

ItemValue
Commandmplx toolbox lut deactivate <address>
Required argaddress — public key of the LUT
Optional flag--authority <pubkey>
Cooldown512 slots before the LUT can be closed
Next steptoolbox 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 close after the waiting period.
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