> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.secured.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.secured.finance/sf-yield-vault/getting-started/deposit-assets.md).

# Deposit Assets

Make your first vault deposit in five steps

Depositing into a vault mints **vault shares** to your wallet — your claim on the vault's assets, whose value changes with strategy performance. How shares work is covered in [Vault System Overview](/sf-yield-vault/core-mechanics/vault-system-overview.md); this page is the hands-on walkthrough.

Before you start, make sure:

* Your wallet is connected to the right network (Ethereum for JPYC, Filecoin for USDFC)
* You hold the vault's base asset, plus a little native token for gas

{% hint style="warning" %}
**A vault is not a savings account.** Returns are variable and not guaranteed — the value of your position can decrease if the strategy takes losses. Review the strategy's risk notes and the [Risk Disclaimer](/resources/legal/risk-disclaimer.md), and deposit only what fits your risk tolerance.
{% endhint %}

## Step 1 — Connect your wallet

Open the [**SF Yield Vault app**](https://vaults.secured.finance/) and click **Connect Wallet** — either in the top-right corner or in the **Portfolio** card — then approve the connection. Your address and balances appear once connected.

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## Step 2 — Select a vault

Pick the vault for your asset — for example, **JPYC Vault**.

<figure><img src="https://2995566130-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5n2yKWdxy0II5Sd3ZIQL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c4a4db974772d39765600a61cfd5f71b768fd134%2Fyv-vault-list.png?alt=media" alt="Vault list in the SF Yield Vault app"><figcaption><p>Selecting a vault</p></figcaption></figure>

## Step 3 — Enter the amount

Enter how much you want to deposit and review the estimated vault shares you will receive.

## Step 4 — Approve the asset

The app asks you to approve the deposit amount first: click **Approve** and confirm in your wallet. Approvals are granted for the exact amount, so this step appears before every deposit.

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## Step 5 — Confirm the deposit

Once approved, the same button turns into **Deposit**. Click it and confirm in your wallet — when the transaction finalizes, your vault shares are credited.

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## What happens next

Your position appears in the app and yield starts accruing automatically — no further action needed. Your share count stays the same; it is the **price per share** that grows as the strategy earns.

<figure><img src="https://2995566130-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5n2yKWdxy0II5Sd3ZIQL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-22013955eff1fcd20c05b630e95fbddc7ecaaf48%2Fyv-position-after-deposit.png?alt=media" alt="Position shown after deposit"><figcaption><p>Your position after depositing</p></figcaption></figure>

## Troubleshooting

* **Approve succeeds but Deposit stays disabled** — refresh the page and re-check the amount against your balance and any deposit limit shown.
* **Transaction pending for a long time** — network congestion; wait, or speed the transaction up in your wallet.
* **Asset not showing in the app** — confirm the wallet is on the vault's network (Ethereum for JPYC, Filecoin for USDFC).

## Related

* [Withdraw assets](/sf-yield-vault/getting-started/withdrawing-assets.md) — redeeming shares for the underlying asset
* [Manage your position](/sf-yield-vault/getting-started/managing-position.md) — what to watch after depositing
* [Vault System Overview](/sf-yield-vault/core-mechanics/vault-system-overview.md) — how shares and accounting work