# Lock

Here’s a step-by-step guide to create a lock:

### Step 1: Get STELLA

The first step is to ensure that you have STELLA. If you do not, please [swap](https://app.stellaswap.com/exchange/swap) for STELLA to get started. 

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Once you have STELLA, you can start locking.

### Step 2: Create Lock

Click on `Create Lock` button to begin creating your lock.

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You can then select then select the amount of STELLA to lock and the Lock duration. Selecting the maximum lock time of **2Y** will grant you maximum voting power; 1 STELLA : 1veSTELLA.

{% hint style="info" %}

* The more STELLA you lock, the more veSTELLA (Voting Power) you’ll get
* The longer you lock, the more veSTELLA you’ll get
  {% endhint %}

The voting power schedule can be seen [here](https://docs.stellaswap.com/dex-core/vote-escrow-stella-3-3/how-it-works).

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### Step 3: Approve & Lock

Click on `Approve` and the `Lock` button to create your lock. Once you've confirmed the txn on your wallet, you'll see your NFT:

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You can manage your locks in your Lock Dashboard section.<br>


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