Payment got stuck, what's the fastest safe way out?

[bitdude]

used lnpay command to pay for invoice and it did NOT go through (but did not fail either),

list_channels command has this in the affected channel:

        "local_unsettled_sent": 500001,

I tried to delete the invoice using delete_invoice, and it was deleted, but channel is still stuck with this amount.
Should I force close or wait for expiration?

[nc50lc]

Should I force close or wait for expiration?

In case of the former, it's safer to use "Request Force-close" so it'll be initiated by the other end of the channel.
That's in case it didn't correctly update at your end, in which case, it could be be penalized if force-closed with an outdated channel state.

used lnpay command to pay for invoice and it did go through,
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Is this perhaps a typo, used "did" instead of "didn't"?

[bitdude]

Is this perhaps a typo, used "did" instead of "didn't"?

Yes, sorry, it didn't go through, but didn't fail either. Will update OP.

In case of the former, it's safer to use "Request Force-close" so it'll be initiated by the other end of the channel.
That's in case it didn't correctly update at your end, in which case, it could be be penalized if force-closed with an outdated channel state.
Is this perhaps a typo, used "did" instead of "didn't"?

in close_channel command I see this

usage: electrum close_channel [-h] [--force] [--password PASSWORD] channel_point


so there is just --force and nothing else, so I have to go to GUI, right?

However, I believe I have correct update (though how can I be sure). I think it is just stuck HTLC.

How does remote force close vs my side force close compare in terms of funds releasing times?

[nc50lc]

However, I believe I have correct update (though how can I be sure). I think it is just stuck HTLC.

Since there's a typo, you may be correct in this case.

How does remote force close vs my side force close compare in terms of funds releasing times?

It's been a while since I used the former
But AFAIK, if it's --forced regardless who's initiated it, you'll still have to wait for a timelock.

On the other hand, if it's a normal close, the funds should be available as soon as you close it.

in close_channel command I see this

usage: electrum close_channel [-h] [--force] [--password PASSWORD] channel_point

It's in a separate command: request_force_close

BTW, I'll ask a Mod to merge your consecutive posts since it's against a forum rule.

[bitdude]

Did not know about request_force_close being there.

Thank you for all the help!