# Getting Started

## Overview

The Getting Started section provides comprehensive tutorials and guides to help users understand and navigate the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol. Whether you're new to DeFi or an experienced user, these resources will help you make the most of the platform's features and capabilities.

## What You'll Learn

* How to set up your wallet and connect to the platform
* How to deposit assets and manage collateral
* How to lend and borrow assets at fixed rates
* How to manage your positions effectively
* How to navigate the platform's interface and features

## Key Components

* [**Lending Assets**](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/lending-assets): Step-by-step guide to lending assets on the platform
* [**Borrowing Assets**](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/borrowing-assets): Comprehensive tutorial on borrowing with collateral
* [**Managing Positions**](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/managing-positions): Learn how to monitor and adjust your positions
* [**Platform Guide**](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide): Detailed overview of the platform's interface and features
  * [Trading](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/trading): Guide to the trading interface
  * [Markets](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/markets): Information on available markets
  * [Portfolio](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/portfolio): Managing your assets and positions
  * [Bridge](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/bridge): Moving assets between blockchains
  * [Points](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/points): Earning and using platform points

## Quick Start Guides

### How to Deposit

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1. Go to Secured Finance WebApps and open [Portfolio Tab](https://app.secured.finance/portfolio/)
2. Connect Your Wallet
3. Click the Deposit Button!!!

### How to Provide Liquidity on Orderbook

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1. Go to Secured Finance [Trading Apps](https://app.secured.finance/)
2. Set the Condition
   * Choose Currency and Maturity
   * Lend or Borrow
   * Limit order or Market order
   * Price (APR)
   * Order Amount
3. Click 'Place Order'!!!

## DeFi Apps Onboarding Guide

This guide will walk you through the steps you need to take to start using DeFi apps. You'll learn how to set up your MetaMask wallet, connect it to DeFi apps, and get test ETH from Sepolia faucets.

1. [Setting up MetaMask Wallet](https://blog.secured.finance/setting-up-metamask-wallet-417336bfc9ce)
2. [Connecting Your Wallet](https://blog.secured.finance/connecting-your-wallet-c7d3c624d364)
3. [Getting Test ETH from Goerli Faucets](https://blog.secured.finance/getting-test-eth-from-goerli-faucets-c29cce5a17b0) (We have moved to [Sepolia](https://blog.secured.finance/introducing-secured-finance-to-sepolia-4c93c8c3d79c)!)
4. [Getting Test ETH from Sepolia Faucets](https://blog.secured.finance/getting-test-eth-from-sepolia-faucets-5aafd96ccdbe)

## Secured Finance Testnet User Guide

This guide offers a concise walkthrough of the platform, covering key aspects from preparing test tokens and managing collateral to executing transactions. It also delves into advanced trading strategies that are unique to Secured Finance.

1. [Preparing Test Tokens for Practice](https://blog.secured.finance/preparing-test-tokens-to-play-bd93c7232dde)
2. [Collateral Management](https://blog.secured.finance/collateral-management-e82fa98c53f0)
3. [Trading at Itayose (Pre-Open) Order Book](https://blog.secured.finance/trading-at-pre-open-order-book-itayose-f9ae35663667)
4. [Placing Limit Order](https://blog.secured.finance/placing-limit-order-aeb81431af6f)
5. [Add/Reduce or Unwind Position](https://blog.secured.finance/add-reduce-or-unwind-position-266633e74978)

## Related Resources

* [Core Mechanics](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics): Understand the fundamental concepts of the protocol
* [Advanced Topics](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics): Explore advanced features and technical details
* [Blog](https://blog.secured.finance/): Additional tutorials and platform updates