> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nixwiki.gitbook.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nixwiki.gitbook.io/home/wallet-functionality/gui/staking/in-wallet-staking.md).

# In-Wallet Staking

Using your UI wallet to stake your NIX

Staking with the GUI Wallet is quite easy as well. Simply select "Staking" from the left-hand menu of the wallet and toggle the staking slider. You will then be prompted to enter in your wallet passphrase. 

![Select "Staking" from the left-hand menu](https://2383684954-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LShwTn5gOeQj7NnQ-31%2F-LXVBwRtqVtxx5_nT5mt%2F-LXVDD4P4F9WcA4eEVm3%2Fui-stakingmenu.png?alt=media\&token=2da210a9-d851-44a8-9309-d42c13886380)

![Toggle the "Staking" slider](https://2383684954-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LShwTn5gOeQj7NnQ-31%2F-LXVBwRtqVtxx5_nT5mt%2F-LXVDJxoBosH70N7v67W%2Fui-staking.png?alt=media\&token=ae9b5fd3-5330-4b3b-bb2d-e8573a2d7b61)

![Enter in your passphrase](https://2383684954-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LShwTn5gOeQj7NnQ-31%2F-LXVBwRtqVtxx5_nT5mt%2F-LXVKcSx0VP5LTfWVsx0%2Fui-stakepass.png?alt=media\&token=beaf9c0e-8973-4c56-87a5-e7686ceb6ef1)

![Staking is enabled](https://2383684954-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LShwTn5gOeQj7NnQ-31%2F-LXVBwRtqVtxx5_nT5mt%2F-LXVKmqI5x-XN2eSPd3d%2Fui-stakingon.png?alt=media\&token=13ac645e-b69c-4ddc-902d-46f0d27c80bd)

{% hint style="warning" %}
**IMPORTANT:** You must leave your wallet open and "unlocked for staking" in order to actively stake your coins!  If you'd rather not leave your wallet open 24/7, consider using an [LPoS Merchant](https://nixplatform.io/marketplace).
{% endhint %}

## Advanced Configuration

You can enact finer control over staking by using [Wallet staking options](/home/wallet-functionality/cli/command-line-options.md#wallet-staking-options) in your nix.conf configuration file.