> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kamino.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to Deposit into an Earn Vault
> Deposit a single token into an Earn Vault and start earning optimized yield.
Depositing into an Earn Vault puts a single token to work earning optimized yield. The vault allocates your deposit across Kamino lending reserves for you, and your position compounds automatically.
## Before you start
* You deposit **one token**, and the vault spreads it across Kamino lending reserves for you, so you do not pick individual markets.
* You receive **vault shares** in return. Your share count stays the same, and each share grows in value as the vault earns yield (auto-compounding).
* Allocations are set by the vault's curator, so your position follows the vault's managed strategy.
## Deposit step by step
Connect your wallet to Kamino.
Browse the available Earn Vaults and choose the one that matches the token you want to deposit.
Enter the amount you want to deposit, click **Deposit**, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Once confirmed, your tokens are deposited into the vault and automatically allocated according to its strategy.
Your deposit is now active and earning yield.
Track your position and see your yield accrue.
Redeem your shares and withdraw your tokens.
