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

# Solo Staked Devices

> This section outlines how to individually stake IO and manage your stake effectively. For general information, refer to .

## Staking Tab

To view the Staking tab, go to io.net > **IO Worker** > **Staking**. The Staking tab displays:

* **Total Wallet Balance:** Available balance in \$IO.
* **Total Active Stake**: Amount actively staked.
* **Total in Cooldown**: Funds in the unstaking process.
* **Rewards from the Latest Block**: Your latest block rewards in \$IO.

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## How to Stake

#### Connect Your Crypto Wallet

To stake on IO, you need to connect your crypto wallet.

1. Go to io.net > **IO Worker** > **Staking** tab.
2. Follow the steps in [Rewards and Wallets](/guides/workers/rewards-wallets) to connect your wallet.

<Info>
  Staking above the minimum required stake does not increase block rewards.
</Info>

#### Stake \$IO

Once you’ve connected your wallet, you can stake \$IO to your device. After you connect your device to our network, you must stake to the device.

To view your devices that have no stake or only a stake from the device owner, click the **Solo Staked Devices** tab. The screenshot below shows a **list of devices**, indicating whether they have no stake, or just the owner’s stake.

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<Info>
  Before making a co-staking offer, a full stake must be created for your device.
</Info>

#### Stake your tokens

1. Locate your device and click **Stake** in the **Staking Actions** column.

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2. In the pop-up window, enter the required **\$IO amount** to stake your device, then click **Stake**. Any subsequent solo staking attempts on the same worker must use the wallet that was initially used for the device’s stake.

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## 14-Day Cooldown Period

The **14-day cooldown period** is important when unstaking your funds. Here's how it works:

* You can **unstake** at any time, but there is a **14-day cooldown period** before the funds can be fully withdrawn.
* **Funds in cooldown** are **not counted toward staking requirements.**
* During the cooldown, your funds remain locked and cannot be withdrawn until the process is complete.

<Danger>
  During the cooldown period, your funds do not contribute to staking rewards. You will only be able to access your funds after the 14-day period ends.
</Danger>