---
title: "NordLayer application for Linux encountered unrecoverable state (database corrupted)"
slug: "nordlayer-application-for-linux-encountered-unrecoverable-state"
updated: 2022-10-11T14:11:40Z
published: 2022-10-11T14:11:40Z
---

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# NordLayer application for Linux encountered unrecoverable state (database corrupted)

It is safest to destroy the local database and let the user log into the application again:

## Stop the service before deleting database
```
sudo systemctl stop nordlayer.service
```

## Delete the database
```
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/nordlayer/nordlayer.db
```

## Start the service again
```
sudo systemctl start nordlayer.service
```

**Note**: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our [24/7 customer support team](/docs/how-do-i-contact-nordlayer-customer-support).