# 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:

<figure><img src="/files/nY0hXeM93Mp9Kp4B1h08" alt=""><figcaption><p>SecretVM Details Page</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/wp4rU1J0MyYiGf0zDDLf" alt=""><figcaption><p>SecretVM List</p></figcaption></figure>

### 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*


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