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# Stake DOT

### **Prerequisite:**

1. You have set up a Unified Account, follow the guide [here](/how-to-guides/setup-wallet.md).
2. You have bridged DOT to Acala network, follow the guide [here](https://farmdoc.acala.network/how-to-guides/use-euphrates/pages/Zw24qXn3mkx71nPzUf6i#2.-bridge-dot-to-acala).

### **Step-by-Step Guide**

1. Select “DOT” near the top of the homepage or make sure you are on the official Euphrates DOT staking page: <https://farm.acala.network/dot>

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2. Connect your wallet to the application
3. Choose an LST pool you are interested in and click “Stake Now”

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4. Read the details of the pool and scroll down to the “Stake your DOT” section
5. Enter the amount of DOT you would like to stake and click “Stake Now”

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6. A confirmation transaction will show up on your Metamask (If this is your first time interacting with Euphrates, an approval request will show up first). Confirm the transaction.

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7. You can verify your stake on the “Current Stake’ Section. Happy staking 😊

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