# How to Stake SOL with Solflare Wallet

This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to stake Solana (SOL) using the Solflare wallet. Follow these simple steps to start earning staking rewards with Kevred.

# Prerequisites

Ensure that the Solflare wallet is installed on your browser. You can download it from the Solflare official website.
Make sure you have some SOL in your Solflare wallet.

# Steps to Stake SOL with Solflare

# Step 1: Open Your Solflare Wallet

Click on the Solflare icon in your browser's extension bar to open your wallet and enter your password.

# Step 2: Select the "Stake" option

Click on the "Stake" option on the main menu.

# Step 3: Select the Kevred Validator

Solflare will display a list of available validators. These validators are nodes that process transactions and support the Solana network.
Write "kevred" in the search bar to find the Kevred Validator. Solflare validator is recommended by the wallet by default but you can choose another one (ours had a better APY when I did the tutorial)

# Step 4: Delegate Your SOL

Enter the amount of SOL you wish to stake and confirm the transaction.

# Step 5: Confirmation and Monitoring

After confirming the transaction, your SOL will be staked with Kevred. Thank you !
You can check the status of your staking in Solflare by clicking on the Solana token in your wallet and then on "Staking".
At this point, your staking will be "activating" and will be active at the end of the epoch (which can last about 2 days). Click on it to see "Time to stake". Then, you will start earning rewards. Well done.

# Step 6: Monitoring your rewards

You can check the status of your rewards in Solflare by clicking on one of your stake account and then on "Rewards".
When your stake is active, your will receive staking rewards every 2-3 days.

# Steps to Unstake Your SOL

# Step 1: Open your stake account

Click on the Solana token and then on "Staking" in your Solflare wallet.
Open one of your stake account.

# Step 2: Unstake your SOL

Click on the three dots and then on "Unstake" to start the unstaking process.
You could have to wait a few days before you can withdraw your SOL, depending on the timing.

Screenshot: Unstaking

# Step 3: Confirm the transaction

Confirm the transaction and wait for the unstaking to be completed. You will receive your SOL and rewards back to your wallet.

# Additional Tips

Validator Selection: Choosing a reliable validator is crucial as it affects your staking rewards.
Liquidity: Keep in mind that staked SOL are not immediately liquid. There is a cooldown period if you decide to withdraw your funds from staking.

By following this tutorial, you can actively support the Solana network while earning staking rewards. Happy staking with us !

Graet e Breizh