# Stake BIO

This is a step by step guide on how to stake BIO on the Bio App.

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Learn more about [staking BIO and ecosystem tokens on Bio](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio.md)
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1. Navigate to the [Bio App](https://app.bio.xyz) and login to your wallet in the top right corner of the screen. Click the button “login”.

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2. Select your wallet provider to connect.

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3. Navigate to the top menu bar and click "Stake".

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4. Enter the amount you want to stake and choose lock duration. Click “Approve & Stake $BIO”.

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5. Confirm your transaction.

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6. You’ve successfully staked BIO.

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**How to Unstake BIO**

1. Navigate to the [Bio App](https://app.bio.xyz) and click "Portfolio".

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2. Click the drop down arrow in the "Staked" column of the "BIO" row.

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3. Once you're eligible to unlock, click "unstake" and the BIO will get claimed back to your wallet.

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