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# Start staking

**Step 1**: Open the SubWallet extension and choose the "**Earning**" tab at the bottom of the screen. 

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**Step 2**: In the Earning options screen, choose TAO in the earning option list.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you have previously staked funds on the account, after choosing the "**Earning**" tab, you will be directed to the Your earning positions screen. From there, click the "**+**" icon at the upper right corner to get to the Earning options screen.

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{% endhint %}

**Step 3**: In the TAO earning options screen, choose the subnet you want to stake by searching the list or typing the subnet name on the search bar.

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A pop-up will appear. Read carefully, scroll down, then choose "**Stake to earn**" to proceed.

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You will be directed to the following Start earning screen.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure you have more than the minimum amount required for staking in your transferable balance to start staking and earning.
{% endhint %}

**Step 4**: Enter the required earning information.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you are in the "**All accounts**" mode, in addition to the above information, you will also need to select the staking account.

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{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Tips on selecting a validator in a subnet</summary>

We suggest you pay close attention to the validator you are choosing. When selecting a validator, SubWallet supports you with the latest record of validator details.&#x20;

Click the three-dot icon on each validator's right side to see the details.

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Sort validators from the list</summary>

You can use the **Sort** function to find the most suitable validator that fits your needs. Please click the <img src="/files/DGEPHtKDV85IB49GVXFr" alt="" data-size="line"> icon at the top right corner and choose your sorting criteria.

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</details>

<details>

<summary>If you're unable to stake due to exceeding maximum slippage tolerance</summary>

When staking on any subnet (alpha), there is an inherent loss of value during the transaction called **slippage**. SubWallet will calculate this number once you enter the stake amount and validator.

{% hint style="info" %}
The maximum slippage tolerance SubWallet set for any staking action is 0.5%.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the slippage calculated by SubWallet for your transaction exceeds 0.5%, you will not be able to proceed with your stake. In this case, you will need to adjust your slippage tolerance to a higher percentage than what we calculated to proceed.

<img src="/files/kLwfrVWVvCjfahzlAknb" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endhint %}

</details>

A completed earning request will look like the following picture. Click "**Stake**" to proceed.

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**Step 5**: Check the information and confirm your staking request by clicking "**Approve**".&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
A staking fee of 0.00005 TAO will be deducted from your stake once the transaction is complete.&#x20;

*For example, if you enter 1 TAO in the Amount field, after the transaction is complete, your staked amount will be 1 - 0.00005, which equals 0.99995 TAO.*

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{% endhint %}

**Step 6:** Your staking request has been submitted!

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You can either click "**Back to home**" to return to the homepage or "**View transaction**" to see transaction details in the History tab.

To check the status of your staked funds, after selecting "**Back to home**", click the Earning tab as per **Step 1**. In the Your earning positions screen, scroll down, then click on your newly staked funds.

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