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

# Staking TIA with Keplr Wallet

## Step 1. Create Wallet and Fund

1. Download the [Keplr Wallet](https://www.keplr.app/) extension and navigate to the extension on your browser.
2. Click **Create new wallet** or **Import an existing wallet**.
3. Securely store your recovery phrase and create a password.
4. Fund the newly created address with TIA.

## Step 2. Delegate to Coinbase Validator

1. Navigate to the [Keplr Dashboard](https://wallet.keplr.app/) by clicking **Manage Portfolio in Keplr Dashboard** from the Keplr extension.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-extension.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=2a54aba837915e8fcd43266a5929a9c7" width="362" height="604" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-extension.png" />

2. Click on the **Staking** tab. If you have TIA, you will see the Celestia Staking option. Click on the **Stake** button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=31572d9e43c5f13904aadf095fca336a" width="1307" height="782" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake.png" />

3. On the Celestia page, click the **Stake** button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-celestia.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=c3b6f3ce099fd930c7585b4640fab15a" width="1305" height="704" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-celestia.png" />

4. Search for the Coinbase validator and select it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-search-validator.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=868d0105bc6b1991ff839c0f1dd920cb" width="996" height="515" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-search-validator.png" />

<Tip>
  You can search by entering in the Validator Address `celestiavaloper1geuw5f6u3n5l4ne2d2nze3fehxf023f7s8h08t` or by searching `Coinbase`.
</Tip>

5. Enter in your desired amount of TIA to stake, and click **Stake**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-to-coinbase-cloud.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=c6b414803ebfe6a396ed1def742e5fa1" width="433" height="582" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-to-coinbase-cloud.png" />

6. If all looks correct, complete and confirm the transaction. Once completed your funds will be delegated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-cloud/bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC/staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-approve.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bIsxgMEehdAj4ivC&q=85&s=5e1b0b49a2a7ea7d79302b607cbb922a" width="379" height="657" data-path="staking/images/celestia-keplr-stake-approve.png" />

<Warning>
  The APY may vary from the screenshots in this tutorial.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Congratulations! You are now staked to a Coinbase validator.**
</Info>