Does closing a Candy Machine delete the NFTs people already minted?

No. Closing removes the Candy Machine account (and its Candy Guard when this tool deletes one). NFTs that were already minted stay in the holders’ wallets.

How much SOL will I get back?

You receive the rent stored in the Candy Machine and guard accounts you close. The amount depends on those accounts. This page does not promise a fixed SOL figure.

Can I reopen a Candy Machine after closing it?

No. Closing deletes the account. You would have to create a new Candy Machine if you want to run another drop.

Close Metaplex Candy Machine & Reclaim SOL

When you finish a Core Candy Machine mint on Solana, the Candy Machine account (and its Candy Guard, if any) can keep holding rent SOL even after the drop is done. These accounts can be safely closed/withdrawn and the rent claimed back to you. Minted NFTs stay on-chain.

Scan Candy Machines you own as authority, select them, and withdraw to reclaim rent. A 10% platform fee is taken from reclaimed rent. This action is irreversible.

What is a Metaplex Candy Machine?

A Candy Machine is the on-chain account that runs an NFT drop: it points at a collection and enforces mint rules through a Candy Guard. This page only closes machines you already have. It does not create one.

When to close one

Close it after the drop is finished or abandoned and you no longer need the mint account. Minted NFTs stay with their owners. The collection account is separate.

What closing does

The tool loads Candy Machines controlled by the connected wallet, then withdraws and deletes the machine and its Candy Guard when those instructions apply. Rent in those accounts returns to the wallet that signs. The amount is whatever those accounts hold. This page does not promise a specific SOL balance.

How to find the Candy Machine ID

Connect the authority wallet and use the list in the tool. You can also paste the account address from your deploy output or from an explorer. The ID is the Candy Machine account, not the collection mint.

Is it reversible?

No. Deleting the account cannot be undone. Read the Candy Machine guide if you are deciding whether the drop is actually finished.

Related tools

Metaplex Candy Machine guide

What a Candy Machine is, and what closing one does not undo.

Reclaim SOL rent

Other accounts that can return rent when you close them.

Create a Core collection

The collection itself is separate from the Candy Machine account.

Close Candy Machine — FAQ

Does closing a Candy Machine delete the NFTs people already minted?: No. Closing removes the Candy Machine account (and its Candy Guard when this tool deletes one). NFTs that were already minted stay in the holders’ wallets.
How much SOL will I get back?: You receive the rent stored in the Candy Machine and guard accounts you close. The amount depends on those accounts. This page does not promise a fixed SOL figure.
Can I reopen a Candy Machine after closing it?: No. Closing deletes the account. You would have to create a new Candy Machine if you want to run another drop.

Close a Metaplex Candy Machine and Reclaim SOL