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# Autopilot Quickstart

#### 1. Connect Wallet

Click the **“Connect Wallet”** button in the top-right corner of the interface.\
Select your preferred Web3 wallet (e.g., MetaMask). Once connected, your wallet address will appear in the header.

> Your wallet remains in control. Autopilot does not take custody of any assets.

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#### 2. Deposit veAERO

Click **“Deposit”** from the Dashboard or Earn page.\
Choose the veNFT you want to allocate, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.\
After confirmation, your position will appear under **My Account Value** and contribute to the protocol’s **Total Value Locked (TVL)**. Make sure you aware of the [Protocol Principle](/autopilot/getting-started/publish-your-docs.md).

> Once deposited, your veAERO is included in Autopilot’s automated strategy process.

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#### 3. Strategy Runs Automatically

Once deposited, Autopilot handles the process across epochs:

* Allocates votes to eligible pools based on strategy
* Claims bribes, fees, and rebase rewards when available
* Converts rewards to USDC via on-chain swap routing

> No manual steps are required, strategy execution is fully automated and on-chain.

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#### 4. Claim Rewards

Your earned rewards are shown in the **Claimable** section.\
Click **“Claim”** at any time to withdraw USDC to your wallet.\
You can also view your claim history and APR data on the Dashboard.

> Rewards appear after each epoch’s distribution and remain available until claimed.


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