# Managing SecretVM Lifecycle

## Using SecretAI Portal

### Changing Machine State

On SecretAI Portal, it is possible to stop, start, restart a SecretVM from the Machine Details page or from the list of SecretVMs:

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### Deleting a SecretVM

Users can choose to delete the SecretVM. In this case, the machine's state will be lost forever.

## Using SecretAI CLI

*Coming soon*