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# Funding Your Unified Account

### Via Polkadot

1. Go to <https://apps.acala.network/bridge> and connect your wallet
2. Make sure the Origin Chain is set to Polkadot and the Destination Chain is set to Acala
3. Enter the amount of DOT you wish to transfer and click Transfer
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet and your new balance should be updated on both wallets

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[Via Polkadot Visual Guide](/how-to-guides/setup-wallet/funding-your-unified-account/via-polkadot-visual-guide.md)
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### Via Exchange

1. Log into your selected exchange and withdraw DOT to your Substrate wallet on Polkadot.
2. Go to the Bridge tab on the Acala platform: <https://apps.acala.network/bridge> and connect your Substrate wallet
3. Ensure that the Origin Chain is “Polkadot” and the Destination Chain is “Acala”
4. Enter the amount of DOT you wish to transfer and click Transfer
5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet and your new balance should appear on both wallets

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[Via Exchange Visual Guide](/how-to-guides/setup-wallet/funding-your-unified-account/via-exchange-visual-guide.md)
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