# Deposit

Depositing funds into your Vessel (DEX) account is essential before you start trading. Follow these steps to ensure a successful deposit:

## Prepare Wallet

Before you begin, please ensure the followings:

* You have a [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) wallet installed and set up.
* You have balance in the cryptocurrency you want to deposit in the MetaMask wallet.
* Visit the [Vessel Website](https://trade.vessel.finance/trade) and log in to your account. For more details on creating a new account, refer to the [Set up a Wallet](/vessel/mainnet-user-guide/set-up-a-wallet.md).

## **Initiate Deposit**

* Step 1: Click the “Deposit” button found anywhere in the app (Portfolio, Trade).
* Step 2: Choose the cryptocurrency you wish to deposit.
* Step 3: Input the amount of the selected cryptocurrency you want to deposit.
* Step 4: Click "Confirm" and sign the transaction in wallet to enable spending cap.

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* Step 5: Click "Sign in Wallet" to proceed.&#x20;

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* Step 6: Confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your funds will be on their way to your Vessel account.

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**Important:** The confirmation time for deposits can vary depending on the specific cryptocurrency and network congestion. While most deposits are completed within 5 minutes, some may take longer during peak network traffic times.

## Deposit History

Vessel allows you to easily track your deposit history and monitor the progress of your deposited funds.

Go to Portfolio > History > Transfers. Each deposit will display its current status.

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**Status Indicators:**

* **Pending:** Your deposit has been initiated and is waiting for confirmation on the blockchain network.
* **Success:** When the deposit is completed, the status will update from "Pending" to "Success," indicating your funds are available in Vessel.

If your deposit status remains "Pending" for an extended period or your deposit is not showing up in your account, you can contact us via [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/medhf7skKS) or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/VesselFinance) for assistance.


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