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# Start staking
**Step 1**: On the SubWallet homepage, hit the "**Earning**" tab at the bottom of the screen.
**Step 2**: In the Earning options screen, choose the token you want to stake by searching the list or typing the token name on the search bar.
*In this example, we want to stake VARA tokens.*
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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, tap the "**+**" icon at the upper right corner to get to the Earning options screen.
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**Step 3**: In the VARA earning options screen, select "**Direct nomination"** as your earning type**.**
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With other tokens, you won't need to perform this action.
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A pop-up will appear. Read carefully, scroll down, then choose "**Stake to earn**" to proceed.
You will be directed to the following Start earning screen.
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Make sure you have more than the minimum amount required for staking in your transferable balance to start staking and earning.
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**Step 4**: Enter the required earning information.
Tips on selecting validator(s)
We suggest you pay close attention to the validator(s) you choose. When selecting a validator, SubWallet supports you with the latest record of its details.
Click the three-dot icon on each validator's right side to see the details.
#### Find the most suitable validator(s)
You can use the **Sort** function to find the most suitable validator that fits your needs. Please click the icon at the top right corner and choose your sorting criteria. Once done, hit "**Reset sorting**".
A completed earning request will look like the following picture. Hit "**Stake**" to proceed.
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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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Make sure you leave enough tokens to pay gas fees for rewards claims, unstaking, or withdrawal.
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**Step 5**: A popup will appear, asking you whether to continue with your chosen validators or go back to choose a different set of validators. Hit "**Continue**" to proceed.
**Step 6**: Check the information and confirm your staking request by pressing "**Approve**".
**Step 7:** Your staking request has been submitted!
You can either select "**Back to home**" to return to the homepage or "**View transaction**" to see transaction details in the History tab.
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If you click "**View transaction**", SubWallet will show you the latest transaction record in your transaction history along with the extrinsic hash of the transfer.
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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, tap your newly staked funds.