# Staking to a shared Oxen Service Node This document explains how to stake via the Oxen GUI Wallet. The latest version of the wallet can be downloaded [here](/oxen-docs/downloads.md). Please keep in mind, one can **only stake via an open pool with the GUI wallet**. ## GUI Wallet Guide ### Step 1 Open the Oxen GUI Wallet, enter your password, and let it fully sync to the latest blockheight. ### Step 2 Click on the `SERVICE NODE` button. ### Step 3 On this step you will need to enter the service node public key obtained from the node operator (or [OxenSN](https://oxensn.com/)) and the amount of Oxen you are contributing to the node. This can be done automatically by clicking `STAKE` on one of the listed Service Nodes awaiting contribution in the wallet interface. ### Step 4 Once that is filled out, simply hit the `STAKE` button. > Please note, if you receive an error at this step you will need to click the `SWEEP ALL` before you can stake from your wallet. Congratulations, you're now staked! If you have questions or need help with this guide feel free to reach out to us on [Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/67GXfD6) or [Telegram](https://t.me/Oxen_Community). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.oxen.io/oxen-docs/using-the-oxen-blockchain/oxen-service-node-guides/staking-to-shared-service-node.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.