> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Staking SOL with Keystore File on SolFlare

## 1. Create a Wallet

1. Navigate to the [SolFlare UI](https://solflare.com/) and select **Access**.

2. Click **Create a Wallet**.

3. Select the **Using Keystore File** tab and click **Next**.

4. Create and enter your password twice and click **Next**. Be sure to save it somewhere safe offline.

5. Download your Keystore File and put it somewhere secure and click **Next**. You will not be able to access your wallet without it.

<Warning>
  Ensure that you store your Keystore File somewhere safe where it cannot be lost or compromised. Your Keystore File is the master key to your wallet; loss or compromise of your Keystore File may result in permanent loss of your SOL.
</Warning>

6. Upload your Keystore File to verify it downloaded correctly and click **Finish**.

## 2. Access your Wallet

1. Navigate to the [SolFlare UI](https://solflare.com/) and click **Access**.

2. Enter your password.

3. Upload your Keystore File and click **Access**.

## 3. Transfer SOL to your Wallet

1. Copy the address that shows under **Your Address** in the SolFlare UI.

2. Visit the exchange or wallet where your SOL was purchased/stored, and send your SOL from where it was purchased to the wallet address copied above.

   After waiting the network processing time, your SOL balance should show at the top of the SolFlare wallet extension when opened.

## 4. Create a Stake Account

1. Click **Get Started** at the bottom of the SolFlare UI.

2. Enter the amount of SOL you would like to stake and click **Next**. Leave at least 1 SOL in your wallet to cover transaction fees.

3. Fill in your password.

## 5. Stake your SOL to our Public Validator

1. Select the **Staking** tab at the top of the SolFlare UI.

2. Click **Delegate Now** for your staking account.

3. Select Bison Trails' validator `beeTKGBheSPHzYBfZXqp55o7wdQGXeruJZHCaHSuTar` and click **Next**.

4. Fill in your password and click **Confirm**.

   Wait until a "Transaction complete!" message appears.

<Info>
  **COINBASE VALIDATOR INFORMATION**

  Validator name: [Coinbase](https://stakewiz.com/validator/beefKGBWeSpHzYBHZXwp5So7wdQGX6mu4ZHCsH3uTar)\
  Validator ID: `3hZrLuyNks364rZ2NVE6gBwAhfvjBka1iRJCH3VegVqr`\
  Validator vote account address: `beeTKGBheSPHzYBfZXqp55o7wdQGXeruJZHCaHSuTar`

  Validator name: [Coinbase 02](https://stakewiz.com/validator/6D2jqw9hyVCpppZexquxa74Fn33rJzzBx38T58VucHx9)\
  Validator ID: `CwSCPiiNBgeNdoqkahHNjhU5pJUpJr3eBoBksqwyEuGoAoA`\
  Validator vote account address: `B02jweHYqCppZerqura74rN53recBr38T5BVuchx9`
</Info>

<Tip>
  **Congratulations! You are now staked to the Coinbase validator.**
</Tip>