# How to Deposit

### Introduction

This guide explains how to deposit into RockSolid Vaults for the first time. The steps are designed to be simple, transparent, and repeatable.

⚠️ **Important**: Do not send assets directly to a vault contract. Deposits must always be made through the the app.

### Step-by-Step:

#### Step 1: Connect Wallet

* Supported wallets: MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect, Ledger, and [500+ more](https://portal.thirdweb.com/wallets/external-wallets)

<figure><img src="/files/os9HltLYlMUhNixStss1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect, etc.) on Ethereum Mainnet to begin your deposit.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2: Select a Supported Asset**

* Supported assets for the Rocket Pool vault: ETH, rETH, stETH, WETH
* If you deposit ETH, stETH, or WETH, the vault routes through 0x to convert into rETH.
* This routing is a convenience only. It does not guarantee best execution.

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/oxm69c6.png" alt="Choose a supported asset. Non-rETH tokens are swapped into rETH " width="375"></div>

*⚠️ **Note on Slippage:** Max slippage is automatically set to 1%. If slippage is higher, the transaction fails. For large deposits, swap to rETH directly (e.g., via minting on Rocket Pool or a swapping via a DEX).*<br>

**Step 3: Enter Deposit Amount & Confirm**

* Enter the amount.

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/aaGnRLY.png" alt="Review your deposit amount, rETH received, and slippage to confirm" width="375"></div>

* Confirm transactions in your wallet. Depending on prior approvals, you may see:

  * Approve 0x to spend your token.
  * Approve swap venue.
  * Execute swap.

  <div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/U30kwHL.png" alt="Confirm the swap in your wallet" width="375"></div>

  <div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1qG3IGg.png" alt="Execute the swap" width="375"></div>

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ocbEfrG.png" alt="Pop-Up upon successful swap" width="375"></div>

* Approve vault to spend rETH.

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Gar6mDh.png" alt="Confirm token approval in your wallet" width="375"></div>

* Execute deposit.

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Sr4WIHS.png" alt="Approve tokens for the vault" width="375"></div>

* Once complete, you receive vault shares as ERC-20 receipt tokens representing your ownership in the vault.

<figure><img src="/files/DnF6l9JGBsgs3h3d4Nph" alt="" width="372"><figcaption><p>Pop-Up upon successful deposit</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 4: Manage Your Receipt Token**

* Your receipt token = proof of ownership.
* Rewards auto-compound, increasing your vault share balance.

<div align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/AWM3hqn.png" alt="Example confirmation screen showing a completed deposit" width="500"></div>

*⚠️ **If you lose your receipt token, withdrawals are impossible.***

### Troubleshooting & Notes

* If deposit transaction fails, check:
  * You are on Ethereum Mainnet.
  * Gas fees are set high enough.
  * Slippage is not exceeding 1%.
* Large deposits: swap directly to rETH before depositing.


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