# Start staking
**Step 1**: On the SubWallet homepage, select the "**Earning**" tab on the sidebar.
**Step 2**: In the Earning options screen, choose the token you want to stake by searching the list or typing the token name in the search bar.
*In this example, we want to stake TVARA tokens on Vara Network Testnet.*
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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, click the "**+**" button or the "Add more funds" button to get to the Earning options screen.
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**Step 3**: In the TVARA earning options screen, select "**Nomination pool"** as your earning type**.**
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 when selecting a pool
* [ ] **Tip #1:**
We suggest you pay close attention to the pool you're choosing. When selecting a pool, SubWallet supports you with the latest record of pool details.
Click the three-dot icon on each pool's right side to see the details.
* [ ] **Tip #2**:
**We suggest that you always choose an active (open) pool to stake with**.
To filter out the open pool(s), click the icon on the right-hand side of the search bar.
Tick the checkbox "**Open**", then click "**Apply filter**" to start filtering.
A completed earning request will look like the following picture. Click "**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 screen will appear on the right side. Check the information and confirm your staking request by clicking "**Approve**".
**Step 6:** Your staking request has been submitted!
You can either click "**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, click on your newly staked funds.
### **Video instruction**
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icon on the right-hand side of the search bar.
