Stake CRO
Here is a step-by-step guide to CRO staking.
#1. Get wallet app
Before staking you will need to transfer your CRO to a wallet that you own and control.
You can read more about these wallet apps here.
#2. Create wallet
Press the "Get started" button, choose your app password and press the "Create App Password" button. Select "Create wallet" or "Restore wallet" and follow further wallet instructions.
![create-wallet](/knowledge/delegating/desktop-wallet/create-wallet.png)
It's of paramount importance that you safely backup your private keys. Nothing can be done anymore if these are lost.
#4. Delegate funds
Select the "Staking" section on the left side and than switch to "Delegate Funds" tab from the top.
![delegate-funds](/knowledge/delegating/desktop-wallet/delegate-funds.png)
- Paste our validator address
crocncl1v8l3zyrl02j3zdjj8qma7pshmhfmvwxfnrf3vs
, select amount that you want to delegate, and press the "Review" button. - Type your app password, press the "Decrypt wallet" button and press the "Continue" button.
- Press the "Confirm" button and wait while processing.
Do not delegate all amount, it's important to keep a small amount of funds for further transactions – 0.1 CRO will be enough.
#5. Claim rewards
Rewards are being generated and distributed every block (every 5-6 second). Therefore, the reward will be ready for you for every block being generated.
Select the "Staking" section on the left side and than switch to "Staking Rewards" tab from the top.
![claim-rewards](/knowledge/delegating/desktop-wallet/claim-rewards.png)
- Press at "Withdraw Reward" action on the right column.
- Type your app password, press the "Decrypt wallet" button, and press the "Continue" button.
- Press the "Confirm" button and wait while processing.