> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novaspektr.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novaspektr.io/staking/nominating-start-staking.md).

# Nominating (Start Staking)

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For demonstration purposes, we chose a [Single Polkadot Vault](/wallet-management/polkadot-vault-wallet-legacy/single-polkadot-vault-wallet.md) account.
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1. Choose your **preferred** wallet from the wallet drop-down by clicking on the wallet card.
2. Click on the **Staking** menu.
3. Select the **network** where you want to make nominating operations.
4. Nova Spektr shows the **network staking information** and the selected wallet **nominating information** (staked tokens, rewards and unstaking tokens).

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Click on the **info icon** in order to check your nominator on the block explorer.
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<details>

<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2F4wj46MFGDSq5u9cDrGCX%2FIcon%20-%20Polkadot%20Vault.png?alt=media&amp;token=03577cc6-8208-4a75-8778-bca5bc760daf" alt=""> Multishard wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2Fbcip1eVaDPBeSfvbpbXM%2FStaking%20-%20Nominating%20-%20Multishard%20-%20Shards%20List.png?alt=media&amp;token=45bef5ed-3045-4157-9104-0be916968a18" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a ![](https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2F4wj46MFGDSq5u9cDrGCX%2FIcon%20-%20Polkadot%20Vault.png?alt=media\&token=03577cc6-8208-4a75-8778-bca5bc760daf) **Multishard** wallet, select **shard(s)** with the checkbox in order to start making the multishard operation.

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5. Click on the **Manage stake** button, then the **Start staking** option.

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If your account is already staking click on the **Manage stake** button in order to select a staking operation, such as [Stake More](/staking/stake-more.md), [Unstake](broken://pages/hs8gMMHNtYnbYExcC6L7), [Return to Stake](/staking/return-to-stake.md), [Change Validators](broken://pages/JdJC9lzuxxZrv7qSiYby), [Change Rewards Destination](broken://pages/4d0Vm9fewCWdDGrxPGbQ) or [Withdraw Unstaked](/staking/withdraw-unstaked.md).
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<details>

<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2F4wj46MFGDSq5u9cDrGCX%2FIcon%20-%20Polkadot%20Vault.png?alt=media&amp;token=03577cc6-8208-4a75-8778-bca5bc760daf" alt=""> Multishard wallet...</summary>

![](https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FQyt7G6gQfhNcWrMKIfAT%2FStaking%20-%20Nominating%20-%20Multishard%20-%20Shards%20Selection.png?alt=media\&token=148c8b61-ab29-4a93-a0d0-8164f5057cee)

If you choose a **Multishard** wallet, you are able to change your selected **shard(s)** under the drop-down menu.

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<details>

<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FBN8ssKiDAWbKJuXh1McN%2FIcon%20-%20Multisig.png?alt=media&amp;token=4efe017c-349b-49b7-8da4-a56bbb702d3f" alt=""> Multisig wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FVQlApdIQ5TfUQ3ujY4mU%2FStaking%20-%20Nominating%20-%20Multisig%20-%20Signatory%20Selection.png?alt=media&amp;token=ac3f57cb-bc0e-4fe0-945a-98bf7865fbde" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a **Multisig** wallet and you have more than one signatory, you are able to change your **signatory** account under the drop-down menu.

:warning: This signatory needs to lock up funds for the Multisig Deposit.

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6. Input the **amount** that you wish to stake.
7. Choose the **rewards destination** (restake or transferable).

<details>

<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FBN8ssKiDAWbKJuXh1McN%2FIcon%20-%20Multisig.png?alt=media&amp;token=4efe017c-349b-49b7-8da4-a56bbb702d3f" alt=""> Multisig wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FaOcpTAug3JMve4G3i0Ii%2FStaking%20-%20Nominating%20-%20Multisig%20-%20Description.png?alt=media&amp;token=1f7803ff-a986-41aa-ba8d-6f02a383941f" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a **Multisig** wallet, you can add a description of the operation.

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8. **Continue** and review all of the contextual information.
9. [Add to basket](/basket/add-operation-to-basket.md) or [Sign the operation](/operations/operations-signing.md).

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The Basket is supported by Multishard Polkadot Vault or Polkadot Vault with Dynamic derivations accounts.&#x20;
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The way of signing depends on the [wallet type](/wallet-management/wallet-types.md).
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