# How to Deploy an esGMX Staking Pool

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### Step 1: Connect Your Wallet&#x20;

Head over to <https://exit.tech/>, and open the app.&#x20;

You'll need to connect your crypto wallet and ensure you're using the Arbitrum network.

→ Click `Connect Wallet` in the top menu.&#x20;

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### Step 2: Navigate to Exit esGMX

→ Click on `Exit esGMX` in the navigation menu.

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### Step 3: Review your esGMX Summary

You'll see a summary of your esGMX holdings. Double-check your account details carefully on this screen.

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### Step 4: Set Incentives for GMX Stakers

Choose how much incentives you'd like to redirect toward GMX stakers. The recommended "Optimal incentives" amount is pre-selected for you, automatically placing your pool at the top of the ranking.\
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→ You can easily increase or reduce this amount and immediately see how it affects your rank.

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⚠️ Note: We strongly recommend not reducing incentives below the optimal level as it will lower your pool’s competitiveness and ranking.

### Step 5: Set Incentives for GLP Stakers

&#x20;→ Adjust the amount of incentives to redirect toward GLP stakers, based on your preference.\
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### Step 6: Begin the Exit Process

&#x20;→ Once satisfied with your settings, click `Exit esGMX`.\
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### Step 7: Complete Wallet Approvals

&#x20;To safely automate the account transfer process, you'll need to provide a few approvals:

→ First, click on `Approve Staked $GMX to Pool` and confirm the transaction in your wallet. \
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→ Then, click on `Signal account transfer` to authorize your GMX account transfer to the platform.\
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→ Complete the exit by clicking the `Deploy Pool` button.\
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Congratulations! 🎉 Your esGMX pool has successfully been deployed.\
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