# Convert to Public Tokens

The Private Tokens dashboard offers **Portal Out**, which converts private tokens back into standard public tokens. The portal uses the same pattern as Portal In: when the bridge needs permission to move your **private** balance, you **Approve** first, then confirm the withdrawal.

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#### Unlock and choose the asset

* Ensure your private balances are unlocked (see [Setup Portal Account — Unlock private tokens](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/coti-privacy-portal/user-guide/setup-portal-account)).
* Select the asset from your **Private Tokens** list and enter the amount you want to withdraw.

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#### Approve (when the portal asks)

* If the modal shows an **Approve** step, confirm it in MetaMask. This grants the privacy bridge permission to spend the **private** token amount you are withdrawing (encrypted allowance), similar to approving a public ERC-20 before Portal In.
* Wait until the approval transaction is confirmed. The UI will then let you continue to the actual withdrawal.

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Native **p.COTI** withdrawals also use an approval step for the native privacy bridge when required by the app flow.
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#### Confirm Portal Out (withdraw)

* Click **Portal Out** (or the button shown to complete the withdrawal) and confirm the transaction in MetaMask.
* The private tokens are burned on the private side and the corresponding **public** tokens return to your wallet.

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