# Locking xTONIC ### **For new users:** 1\) First, you need to have xTONIC. You can obtain this by staking your TONIC (Please see guide [here](https://tectonic.gitbook.io/docs/guides/staking-tonic)).

2\) Next, head to the [**Vaults**](https://app.tectonic.finance/vaults/) page. 3\) Choose your desired vault (6 month / 12 months / 24 months / 48 months) and input the deposit amount. "Confirm" the deposit on the In-App Pop up and in your wallet\ \ ![](https://986628987-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1Qp0nwxyx5F5286sTIOk%2Fuploads%2FnH9D7brIEs30vZyWS2nj%2FScreenshot%202022-08-21%20at%209.16.59%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=94789f34-2d45-4ff5-bfa9-a8c4a6c4f9be) ![](https://986628987-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1Qp0nwxyx5F5286sTIOk%2Fuploads%2F2l7P1nxpohIEtqhgSuU7%2FScreenshot%202022-08-21%20at%209.17.04%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=473882ac-3cc9-4d68-b242-3412e62229a6)
5\) When you receive the confirmation notification, it means that you have successfully deposited your xTONIC in the vault 6\) You can view your earnings and allocation as well as "Harvest" your rewards in the Earnings module

### **For existing users** 7\) If you have already previously deposited xTONIC in a vault, you can choose to "Deposit More" anytime, and follow Step 4

8\) Alternatively, "Upgrade Locking Period" to earn more rewards. To do so, select the deposit you want to upgrade and "Confirm Selection". Then, choose your preferred locking time period and "Confirm Upgrade"

9\) If your vault has reached maturity, you are ready to "Withdraw" your unlocked xTONIC. To do so, select the deposit(s) you want to withdraw and "Confirm Selection". Then, finalise the transaction by clicking on "Confirm Withdrawal"

## **Commonly asked questions**

Q) Can I withdraw my xTONIC from a vault before the end of the vault expiry?

**A:** No, you will not be able to. xTONIC tokens locked within these vaults will only be released following the completion of the relevant time period