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# How to Deposit

**Step 1:** Visit [https://bitcoin.acre.fi/dashboard](https://v2.acre.fi/dashboard) and sign in with your Bitcoin wallet.

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**Step 2:** Press the orange “Deposit” button.

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**Step 3:** Enter the amount of BTC you would like to deposit in the box labelled “Amount.”

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**Step 4:** Press the deposit button to trigger your wallet for signing.

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**Step 5:** Confirm the transaction in your Bitcoin wallet.

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**Step 6:** You deposit is on it’s way!&#x20;

This process depends on Bitcoin mainnet finality so it may take about an hour, depending on network congestion.

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**Step 7:** Sit back and relax while your deposit transaction completes in the background.&#x20;

You can see your pending transaction on the dashboard, and click the arrow to view the transaction data.&#x20;

Points will begin to accrue while you wait.

**Step 8:** Your deposit is complete!&#x20;

Rewards and points will automatically accrue to your account.

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**Remember: Acre** Points can be claimed every 24 hours, so make sure to check back to monitor your progress!