> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://eth-docs.stakewith.us/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://eth-docs.stakewith.us/eth-staking/staking.md).

# Staking

## Steps

Users can stake their ETH and start earning rewards in just 3 simple steps. Simply connect your Ethereum wallet and:

1. Navigate to the [Stake](https://eth.stakewith.us/stake) page
2. Input how many validators you wish to create (in multiples of 32 ETH)
3. Sign the transaction in your Ethereum wallet

And you're done!

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Stakewithus's ETH staking platform is non-custodial and users are responsible for securing their own private keys. Users risk losing control of their validators, staked ETH and rewards if their withdrawal address is compromised.
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## When will I start earning rewards after staking my ETH?

Newly deposited validators will only start earning rewards after they become active. This takes:

* the entry queue, based on the number of validators entering the system
* 2048 blocks (6 hours 48 minutes) to ensure that deposits do not end up on a reorged block
* 64 epochs (6 hours 48 minutes) before a validator can start voting

Assuming no entry queue, the minimum delay before a validator starts attesting is therefore 13 hours and 36 minutes.

An estimate of the activation time for new validators based on current network conditions can be found on the [Stake](https://eth.stakewith.us/stake) page. You can check the estimate for a specific validator in the [Monitor -> Validators](https://eth.stakewith.us/monitor/validators) tab by clicking on the "Details" button for that validator.

## Why do I need 32 ETH to create a validator?

Each validator has to be secured by 32 ETH, a requirement is imposed by the Ethereum network. Visit the [Ethereum FAQ](https://ethereum.org/staking#faq) for a more detailed explanation.

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