> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kamino.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Deposit into an Earn Vault

> Deposit a single token into an Earn Vault and start earning optimized yield.

Depositing into an Earn Vault puts a single token to work earning optimized yield. The vault allocates your deposit across Kamino lending reserves for you, and your position compounds automatically.

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## Before you start

* You deposit **one token**, and the vault spreads it across Kamino lending reserves for you, so you do not pick individual markets.
* You receive **vault shares** in return. Your share count stays the same, and each share grows in value as the vault earns yield (auto-compounding).
* Allocations are set by the vault's curator, so your position follows the vault's managed strategy.

## Deposit step by step

**1. Connect your wallet**

Connect your wallet to Kamino.

**2. Select an Earn Vault**

Browse the available Earn Vaults and choose the one that matches the token you want to deposit.

![Select an Earn Vault](https://mintcdn.com/kamino-3d73a151/PLATQ08CVUwkaQvR/images/learn/lend/select-vault.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=PLATQ08CVUwkaQvR\&q=85\&s=36dda57be898d1e5cee61a3907bebfef)

**3. Deposit**

Enter the amount you want to deposit, click **Deposit**, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

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**4. Automatic allocation**

Once confirmed, your tokens are deposited into the vault and automatically allocated according to its strategy.

Your deposit is now active and earning yield.

> [card] [How to Earn and Track Yield](https://docs.kamino.com/learn/lend/earning-yield.md)
>
> Track your position and see your yield accrue.

> [card] [How to Withdraw from an Earn Vault](https://docs.kamino.com/learn/lend/withdrawing-assets.md)
>
> Redeem your shares and withdraw your tokens.


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