# Delegating Cards

## Card Delegation

Cards can be easily delegated (loaned) to another Splinterlands account via your [*Items*](https://splinterlands.com/user/collection)[ - *Cards*](https://next.splinterlands.com/user/collection) page.

**Delegation is the function that allows card** [**rentals**](https://docs.splinterlands.com/cards/rentals-and-delegations/the-card-rental-system) **through smart contracts. When you have delegated a card to another player it is:**

* Still owned by you.
* Playable by the person to whom it is delegated (the delegate).
* Counted toward the delegate’s Collection Power instead of yours.
* Subject to a [***cooldown period***](https://docs.splinterlands.com/cards/sending-cards-to-other-players/card-cooldown) of 48 hours from when you last played it.
* View cards that you have delegated out by choosing the **Delegated Out** filter, indicated by the green box in the image below.
* View cards that are delegated *to* you by choosing the **Delegated to Me** filter, indicated by the green box in the image below.

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### Delegating Cards

First, locate the card you wish to delegate to another player in your collection (*Items* page, [*Cards*](https://splinterlands.com/user/collection)[ tab](https://next.splinterlands.com/user/collection)). Check the box to the left of the selected card, then click the '*Delegate Cards*' icon (the two opposing arrows) at the top right of the collection menu, as pictured below:

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Enter the username of the player you wish to delegate the card to. To complete your transaction, click the green *Delegate* button.

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If you have played with the card recently, it will still be subject to a [cooldown period](https://docs.splinterlands.com/cards/sending-cards-to-other-players/card-cooldown) before being playable by the other player.

### Retrieving Cards Delegated Out

If you wish to remove a delegation, locate the card you wish to remove the delegation from. You can also find delegated cards using the filter dropdown and selecting **Delegated Out**, as mentioned before.

Cards delegated out are indicated by the two opposite arrow icon lit up in green (seen below). To remove a delegation, click that same 'Delegate' icon (the two arrows) to cancel the delegation. The card will be returned to your playable collection immediately but will be subject to a [**cooldown period**](https://docs.splinterlands.com/cards/sending-cards-to-other-players/card-cooldown) if it has been recently played.

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### Returning Cards Delegated To You

* Use the above method and click the two green arrows (also indicated by the large green arrow in the image below).

OR

* Select the individual card and click the *Return Delegated Card* button (indicated by the red arrow and red box in the image below).&#x20;

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