# Staking with Phantom

> Step-by-step guide for staking SOL using Phantom wallet

**Time Required:** 2-5 minutes  
**Prerequisites:** Phantom wallet with SOL

## Prerequisites

**What You Need:**
- SOL to stake (purchase from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance if needed)
- Small amount of SOL for transaction fees

**Ledger Users:** If using Phantom with Ledger:
1. Connect Ledger and open Solana app
2. Connect via Phantom browser extension
3. Approve transactions on your Ledger device when prompted

## Step 1: Connect Phantom Wallet

1. Go to [jito.network/staking](https://www.jito.network/staking/)

![Jito Header Before Connecting](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/wallet-unstake-sol-header-with-connect-button-before-connecting.png)

2. Click **"Connect Wallet"** in the top right corner

![Choose Wallet Options](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/wallet-unstake-sol-choose-wallet-options.png)

3. Select **"Phantom"** from the wallet options

![Phantom Connection Prompt](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/phantom-unstake-sol-connect-wallet.png)

4. Click **"Connect"** to authorize the connection

![Connected Wallet Address](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/phantom-unstake-sol-wallet-address-button.png)

5. Verify your wallet address appears in the top right corner

## Step 2: Stake SOL via Direct Mint

1. Ensure you're on the **"Stake"** tab

![Stake/Unstake Toggle](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/stake-page-toggle-stake-unstake.png)

2. Enter SOL amount to stake
3. Select **"Direct Mint"** (recommended due to no slippage)
4. Review JitoSOL amount you'll receive
5. Click **"Convert to JitoSOL"**

![Direct Staking Flow](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/stake-page-stake-section-direct-stake-flow.png)

**Other Options:** You can also convert existing stake accounts or other SPL tokens (USDC, USDT, mSOL, etc.) to JitoSOL. See the [main staking overview](https://www.jito.network/docs/jitosol/get-started/stake-sol-for-jitosol-flow/overview.md) for details on these methods.

## Step 3: Complete Transaction

![Phantom Wallet Confirmation](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/stake-page-wallet-confirm-deposit-via-direct-mint.png)

**Review Transaction:**
- Check JitoSOL amount you'll receive (+ amount)
- Verify SOL being spent (- amount)
- Confirm network fees

**Approve in Phantom:**
1. Click **"Confirm"** in your Phantom wallet
2. Wait for blockchain confirmation (typically 10-30 seconds)

![Success Toast](https://www.jito.network/omnidocs/jitosol/images/stake-page-toast.png)

**Verify Success:**
- Look for success notification
- Check JitoSOL appears in your Phantom wallet
- Your JitoSOL balance represents staked SOL plus accumulated rewards

## What Happens Next

**Immediate Benefits:**
- Start earning staking and MEV rewards immediately
- Rewards automatically compound into your JitoSOL's value
- Track earnings in the [Rewards section](https://www.jito.network/docs/jitosol/get-started/viewing-jitosol-rewards.md)

**Using JitoSOL:**
- Hold to accrue rewards
- Use in DeFi protocols (see [guide](https://www.jito.network/docs/jitosol/get-started/using-jitosol-flow/using-overview.md) or go to our [DeFi opportunities page](https://www.jito.network/defi/))
- Trade anytime

## Troubleshooting

**Transaction Failed?**
- Ensure sufficient SOL for fees (~0.01 SOL minimum)
- Check Phantom wallet connection
- Refresh page and reconnect

**Need Help?**
- Review [main staking overview](https://www.jito.network/docs/jitosol/get-started/stake-sol-for-jitosol-flow/overview.md)
- Check [FAQ section](https://www.jito.network/docs/jitosol/faqs/general-faqs.md)