> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://inthenextversion.gitbook.io/gravity-finance-silos/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://inthenextversion.gitbook.io/gravity-finance-silos/quick-start-guide.md).

# Quick Start Guide

This page offers a 5 step guide to getting up and running ASAP. We also offer a 40 minute **video walkthrough** of all features, which can be [found here](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL48Ht0tP2ZCGWOMqv-HyHmBH2o9X5qfxJ). 

The video below is short 5 minute video explainer that discusses the 5 steps mentioned below.<br>

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1pAzJEw1ac>" %}

### Step 1

Click the blue **"Silo Manager"** button and create your Silo Manager by depositing at least 5 LINK.&#x20;

If you need to purchase some LINK, we currently recommend [KyberSwap](https://kyberswap.com/swap/polygon?referral=0x409813E36849625004d2c24f36DdF3CBAD0fcb61\&fee_bip=1\&inputCurrency=0x2791Bca1f2de4661ED88A30C99A7a9449Aa84174\&outputCurrency=0x53E0bca35eC356BD5ddDFebbD1Fc0fD03FaBad39) for the best rate.

{% hint style="info" %}
Always make sure you maintain a "Healthy" Silo Manager status.
{% endhint %}

<div><figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FGKfiizHpj5jnEGzp27gW%2FSilo-Strategies-Gravity.png?alt=media&amp;token=5dfb9b68-54a6-411c-b0bd-9229dd71513c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Before creating your Manager</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FeisU9vLl9hyHl4IlPZTX%2FSilo-Strategies-Gravity1.png?alt=media&amp;token=220883e3-b9f9-44be-bca4-2be97f2d88d4" alt=""><figcaption><p>After creating your Manage</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### Step 2

Go to the **"Launch a Silo"** tab and select the strategy you want to deploy.

<figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FCeucTKCXI1vNZJQBqzuM%2FSilo-Strategies-Gravity3.png?alt=media&amp;token=0df66121-e276-47c3-8926-a73799cf4ac1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3

Configure the Silo Parameters. The default settings are fine to launch with if you are unsure what to select. They can all be changed later (prior to and after depositing funds)

Click the **"Launch"** button and sign the transaction in MetaMask (or your chosen wallet).

<figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2F1gil8WkSdiQG5n9AmRIh%2FSilo-Strategies-Gravity.png?alt=media&amp;token=d2ff263f-6cd6-441c-a0e1-7a0252a20902" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4

Click the **"Go to New Silo Now"** link once the transaction is approved and deposit some funds into the Silo using the deposit form. &#x20;

<figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FmA3n0veDjzZNGBWaclA5%2FSilo-Strategies-Gravity.png?alt=media&amp;token=c32b8b4f-223c-49f5-b5b9-93df9f37a1f9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FDJ8WuwHE3Xgr1sdsUzMX%2FMy-Silos-Gravity(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=acb8d0fc-e25b-4315-b2d2-2b392187a2f9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://933235440-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLcRAxDTsIGZ0UewStPQy%2Fuploads%2FLz1X793XqW1SOpedB9XV%2FMy-Silos-Gravity2.png?alt=media&amp;token=721e5e6a-e82b-4858-9d0a-700120924002" alt=""><figcaption><p>After a successful deposit and funds have been utilised in the Strategy (Buying GFI in this case)</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You may want to review and further customise the Silo parameters and "Advanced Settings" prior to depositing but the default settings are all fine to launch with.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you deposit any token other than the Silo's Primary Reserve Asset, it will be converted into the Primary Reserve Asset when invested into the strategy. See further details on this [here](/gravity-finance-silos/deposits-and-withdrawals.md).
{% endhint %}

## Step 5

Refer your friends by copying your unique "Share" URL and earn 10% of all fees collected from all of their Silos (for life).

## You're done!