# Deposit

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A **deposit** refers to transferring funds from the **Ethereum Mainnet** to the **INTMAX network**. Deposits must be made in fixed amounts of **0.1, 1, 10, or 100 ETH**. 
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### S**elect Your Preferred Amount and Click the "Mine" Button to Proceed.**

<figure><img src="/files/j3eNnEBBqjc4t9i27IZy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select an amount and click on "mine" to proceed.</p></figcaption></figure>
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### **Confirm Your Deposit**

Next, you will be prompted to **confirm your deposit**. Please note that once deposited, your funds will be **locked and inaccessible** until the specified lock period has passed. You must keep them in place until the lock period ends.

<figure><img src="/files/9Tbuc8HDkvEkpuSfjWdl" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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### **Keep Your Browser Window Open**

After initiating your transaction, it's important to **keep your browser window open** for at least the first **15 seconds**. Doing so helps ensure that the transaction communicates successfully with the INTMAX network, facilitating a smooth start to the processing phase.

<figure><img src="/files/FK4MGD3VyVCHc08bvYxu" alt=""><figcaption><p>K<strong>eep your browser window open for 15 secs</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

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While most transactions finalize sooner, please allow **up to 30 minutes** for complete confirmation and processing on the INTMAX blockchain. Once your transaction has been fully confirmed, your mining operation will automatically begin.
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### Click "View Mining Activity"

Click on "View mining activity" or go to the Mining portfolio to proceed.

<figure><img src="/files/Qw3W4SC6ceiOh68jUFG5" alt=""><figcaption><p>View Mining Activity</p></figcaption></figure>
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### **Mining Portfolio Section**

To monitor your mining progress and review detailed performance metrics, you can visit your **mining portfolio** section. This dashboard will provide insights into your mining activity, status updates, and other relevant information to help you stay informed about your mining performance.

<figure><img src="/files/5xCLk4NDqKnCXP54E492" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click On "Portfolio"</p></figcaption></figure>
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### View Session

<figure><img src="/files/OypoR7qHEw7SGQlrej9I" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on the Transaction</p></figcaption></figure>
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### Additional Note

Please be aware that mining funds are managed separately from your primary Intmax address. As a result, any funds generated through mining operations will not appear in your standard INTMAX account balance. They can be tracked and managed exclusively within your dedicated mining portfolio.
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