# Staking guide for Polygon network

The Stader-Polygon staking dApp provides a user-friendly interface, allowing  POL holders to easily stake their tokens with Stader on the Polygon network. Please note that you can stake only POL with Stader on the Polygon network. At the time of unstake, you will be able to unstake your MaticX in POL.

### **How to Stake POL?** <a href="#how-to-stake-eth" id="how-to-stake-eth"></a>

**Step 1:** Go to <https://www.staderlabs.com/polygon/stake/> and click on the “**Connect Wallet**” button.

**Step 2:** Thoroughly read the [**Terms of Service**](https://staderlabs.com/terms-of-service), then select your wallet from the available options. Please note that by connecting a wallet, you agree to Stader’s [**Terms of Service**](https://staderlabs.com/terms-of-service)

**Step 3:** Approve or confirm the connection request in your wallet to connect with the Stader dApp. Once the wallet is successfully connected, your wallet address will be visible in the top right corner of the dApp, and your POL balance will be displayed in the input box on the dApp.

**Step 4**: Please ensure that you have selected the network as "Polygon."

**Step 5:** Enter the amount of POL you wish to stake with Stader. After entering the stake amount, review the amount of MaticX you will receive upon staking. Once you are certain, click the **“Stake POL”** button.

**Step 6:** Sign the transaction in your wallet, and that’s it! Once the transaction is successful, you will see the confirmation screen.

**Step 7:** You can check the amount of MaticX received in your wallet. If you have not imported MaticX as a token in your wallet, you can do so by clicking the **“Add MaticX”** button above the input box.
