# Getting started

Here, you'll find comprehensive user guides designed to navigate you through Unlockd's ecosystem, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned user looking to explore new features.

From connecting your wallet to exploring the Dashboard, Earn, Borrow, and Marketplace sections, these guides serve as your roadmap to understanding and utilizing Unlockd effectively.

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#### [Getting Started](#how-things-are-organized-in-unlockd)

* How things are organized in Unlockd
* Connect your Wallet
* Navigate the Dashboard

#### [How to lend and earn APY](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-supply-and-earn-apy)

* Getting Started with the Earn Section
* Deposit to a Pool
* Withdraw from a Pool

#### [How to open an Unlockd Account](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-create-an-unlockd-account)

* Create your Unlockd Account
* Ready to Borrow? Next Step

#### [How to take an instant loan](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-take-an-instant-loan)

* Create your Unlockd Account
* **Fu**nd Your Unlockd Account
* Take an Instant Loan with one or more RWAs as collateral

#### [How to manage your Loan](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-take-an-instant-loan/how-to-manage-your-loan)

* Access Loan Details
* Add RWAs to your Loan's Collateral
* Remove RWAs from your Loan's Collateral
* Borrow more on your active Loan
* Repay partially or totally your Loan
* Sell instantly an RWA from your Loan's Collateral at Market Value
* List an RWA from your Loan's Collateral at a Fixed Price in the Unlockd Marketplace
* Auction an RWA from your Loan's Collateral in the Unlockd Marketplace

#### [How to settle your Loan](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-take-an-instant-loan/how-to-settle-your-loan)

#### [How to navigate the Marketplace](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-navigate-the-marketplace)

* 'Buy Now' tab
* Check the details of an asset in the 'Buy Now' tab
* Bid on Auctions or Instantly Buy RWAs in the 'Buy Now' tab
* 'Active Loans' tab
* Transaction History' tab
* 'My Activity' tab

#### [How to bid/buy an asset](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-bid-buy-an-asset)

* Buy Instantly at Full Price
* Buy Instantly, Finance with Loan (Buy Now, Pay Later)
* Bid in an Auction at Full Price
* Bid Now Pay Later (Part Downpayment, Part Loan)
* Claim an RWA from a Full-Price Bid Win in an Auction
* Claim an RWA from a Bid-Now-Pay-Later Win in an Auction

#### [How to auction/list/sell an asset](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-auction-list-sell-an-asset)

* Sell instantly an RWA from your Loan's Collateral at Market Value
* List an RWA from your Loan's Collateral at a Fixed Price in the Unlockd Marketplace
* Auction an RWA from your Loan's Collateral in the Unlockd Marketplace
* Auction and set a Buyout Price for an RWA from your Loan's Collateral in the Unlockd Marketplace

#### [How to enable Notifications](https://docs.unlockd.finance/user-guides/how-to-enable-notifications)

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<summary>Start here</summary>

At the top of your screen, you'll find the navigation bar, your gateway to the core sections of Unlockd:

* **Dashboard**: Your home base. Get a snapshot of the latest protocol metrics and your personal activity.
* **Earn**: Discover how you can supply liquidity to the protocol and earn rewards.
* **Borrow**: Explore borrowing options using RWAs and other RWAs as collateral.
* **Marketplace**: Dive into the bustling marketplace for buying, bidding on, or listing RWAs.

Additionally, stay connected and informed with links to **Follow us on Twitter**, **Join our Discord**, and enable **Notifications** to never miss an update.

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<summary>Connect your Wallet</summary>

The heart of your Unlockd experience begins with **Connect Wallet**. This is your entry point:

1. Click **Connect Wallet** to start.
2. Choose your preferred wallet provider.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your wallet.
4. Agree to Unlockd's Terms of Service by signing a gasless message.

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<summary>Navigate the Dashboard</summary>

The Dashboard is where the pulse of the Unlockd protocol is at your fingertips:

* **Protocol Metrics**: View real-time data, including total liquidity supplied, total assets collateralized, their value, and the current Utilization Rate—showcasing the active portion of liquidity pools in loans.
* **Personal Sections**:
  * **My Loans**: Track your active and past loans.
  * **My Earnings**: Monitor your earnings from supplying liquidity.
  * **My Auctions**: Keep an eye on auctions you're participating in, whether you're selling or bidding.
* **Explore Collections and RWAs**: A comprehensive look at all collections, RWAs, their values, and valuations within Unlockd. Perfect for spotting trends or finding your next investment.

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