> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sidekick.finance/sidekick-finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sidekick.finance/sidekick-finance/protocols/sidekick-elite-token-usdsk/how-to/how-to-stake.md).

# How to Stake and Earn

![](https://2494175744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MZ-Hsz5rbaQVuj4qbkM%2F-Me6AiiHxN2HQjp6-d_6%2F-Me6BGHkh_aNQzFH6IAM%2FSidekick_03-02.png?alt=media\&token=ef850f34-e1f1-486b-aa9c-379790286366)

1. Buy $SK on [PancakeSwap](https://exchange.pancakeswap.finance/#/swap?outputCurrency=0x5755E18D86c8a6d7a6E25296782cb84661E6c106)
2. Go to [SideKick Staking](https://sidekick.finance/staking) and connect your wallet
3. **Approve** the Staking Contract and enter amount of $SK you wish to stake
4. Watch your shares grow in value

![Click Approve, enter amount and hit Stake to start earning!](https://2494175744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MZ-Hsz5rbaQVuj4qbkM%2F-McvMkMbCc26opHDRoZb%2F-McvN_KrvuROOlpexMst%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=09c3e996-4b87-4a2d-8825-dea74a6475bb)