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# Start staking

Start earning by staking tokens via nomination pool on SubWallet.

**Step 1**: On the SubWallet homepage, hit the "**Earning**" tab at the bottom of the screen.&#x20;

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**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 WND tokens.*

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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, tap the "**+**" icon at the upper right corner to get to the Earning options screen.

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{% endhint %}

**Step 3**: In the WND earning options screen, select "**Nomination pool"** as your earning typ&#x65;**.**

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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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<details>

<summary>Tips on selecting a pool</summary>

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

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

<img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2FPYHHz9vG26bWV4y1mpOH%2FScreenshot_9.png?alt=media&amp;token=960aa6ee-f939-4af1-8d1b-1a74aa30ba7b" alt="" data-size="original"><img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2FAQMn1lPzCxbHNnpKbYGk%2FScreenshot_10.png?alt=media&amp;token=ec2776a7-31ed-4506-a5d1-e3aa17aaff29" alt="" data-size="original">

</details>

<details>

<summary>Identify destroyed/inactive pools</summary>

**We suggest that you always choose an active (open) pool to stake with**.&#x20;

To filter out the open/active pool(s), click the fader icon on the right-hand side of the search bar. Click the checkbox "**Open**", then click "**Apply filter**" to start filtering.&#x20;

<img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2Fww4f1Z2xyS1ZjuQV9hi9%2FScreenshot_11.png?alt=media&amp;token=57fc2b9f-2dc3-4236-bc2b-a8ffdcab752b" alt="" data-size="original"><img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2FQ81FfG43FalEkBF6PpUN%2FScreenshot_12.png?alt=media&amp;token=ebbe8ba2-3efe-4cf7-871b-2cfac90a13db" alt="" data-size="original">

</details>

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

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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.

<img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2FO6vm7UzoZxUzeNVezrzx%2FScreenshot_14.png?alt=media&amp;token=86e0227e-4c05-4462-b1a6-2cfae8c81852" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure you leave enough tokens to pay gas fees for rewards claims, unstaking, or withdrawal.
{% endhint %}

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

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

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

{% hint style="info" %}
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.&#x20;

<img src="https://631687399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%2Fuploads%2FN3H2sWcktuuIqJxvilra%2FScreenshot_17.png?alt=media&amp;token=725ccda8-c418-4cfa-819e-16398181cf57" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endhint %}

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.

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Check out this step-by-step video on how to stake DOT via Nomination pool with SubWallet mobile app:

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4HK18d1F1I>" %}
