# To stop validator\_service

Service must be stopped to make sure the old keys are not attesting while the new nodes are being set up, to avoid a slashing event.\
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1. Open your aws console and go to ECS.\
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2. Open your validator cluster.\
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3. You will find two services. Check the box for validator\_service and click on delete.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Do NOT delete the validator\_gateway\_service.**
{% endhint %}

4. Enter the prompt and delete.
