> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kiln.fi/v1/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kiln.fi/v1/integrations/wallets/stake-from-squads.md).

# Stake from Squads

Details on staking your SOL with the Kiln Validator from Squads

You can stake your SOL holdings with our Solana validator directly from your Squads.

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**To stake SOL:**

1. Launch your v4 or Legacy Squads from here: <https://squads.so/>
2. Navigate to the "Staking" tab and select the "Validator" section.
3. Search for the Kiln validator and enter the amount of SOL you want to stake.
4. Click on the "Stake" button and launch a transaction.
5. Your SOL will be staked once the transaction has been executed. You will start earning rewards in the following epoch.&#x20;
6. The "Staked" tab in the "Validator" section allows you to check the staked SOL amount and track your staking returns.&#x20;

**To unstake SOL:**

1. Navigate to the "Staking" tab and select "Validator" section.
2. Click on the "Staked" tab and then the Kiln validator.
3. Click the "Unstake" button to launch a transaction.

Please note that due to nature of epochs, your unstaked SOL will be only be available for withdrawal after the end of the epoch.

1. Your SOL stake account will be deactivated once the transaction has been executed. The deactivation period finishes with the start of the new epoch.
2. Once the deactivation period finishes, you will be able to withdraw your SOL. Navigate to the "Staked" tab in the "Validator" section, click on the Kiln validator, and launch a transaction to complete the withdrawal.
3. Your SOL will be returned to your vault once you have signed the transaction.&#x20;


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