Polkadot Developer Interface: How Can I Bond More Tokens to Increase my Stake? Print
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Polkadot Developer Interface (Polkadot-JS UI) is a web wallet meant for power users and developers. For everyday use, there are several user-friendly wallets funded by the Polkadot Treasury that support a plethora of features and platforms. Discover them in this articleHow to bond more funds to your stake
1. On the Polkadot Developer Interface, navigate to Network > Staking > Accounts
2. Click on the three dots next to your stash account, and select "Bond more funds" from the menu:

3. Enter the additional amount you want to bond, and click "Bond more":

⚠️ ATTENTION
Transaction fees can only be paid from your transferrable balance. Remember not to stake all of your funds; leave a small amount transferrable to cover any potential transaction costs.
4. After you've entered the amount you want to add to your stake, click the "Bond more" button. Review the details of your transaction, then click "Sign and Submit":

5. Sign the transaction, and that's it! You have now increased your stake.