> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.silverswap.io/spirit-swap/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.silverswap.io/spirit-swap/howto/inspirit/generate-inspirit.md).

# 1) Generate inSPIRIT

Lock your SPIRIT to generate inSPIRIT. Choose a lock-period between 1 week and 4 years. A longer lock period generates more inSPIRIT per SPIRIT locked.

## Requirements:

* Have MetaMask set to the Fantom Opera Network
* Have $SPIRIT tokens in your wallet
* Have $FTM in your wallet for gas fees

## 1. Go to SpiritSwap.Finance.

{% embed url="<https://www.spiritswap.finance/>" %}

## 2. Click on "Enter App".

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhUVMkptcRsv9d1WuzQ%2F-MhUY2DSsgzwppKukGVt%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9e7bfc72-1175-4fb3-a8b8-bbd6a9c3085a)

## 3. Connect wallet.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhUVMkptcRsv9d1WuzQ%2F-MhUYLV5otVQKdC8AGjn%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cc3df1fe-9d73-43bd-8a1c-c5bc55552072)

## 4. Click on the "inSPIRIT" tab.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2Fuploads%2Ff8fn25yRh1yQeYmAy675%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=574185f1-cfd4-4f3b-a5ee-bb2d3b712053)

## 5. Enter the amount of SPIRIT you want to lock.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhUVMkptcRsv9d1WuzQ%2F-MhUZbg-kpRm0mXMUj2-%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5b9bf4e7-561d-4fcf-9fb1-9938f83c3f65)

## 6. Enter the length of time you want to lock SPIRIT.

* Longer lock period generates more inSPIRIT (eg. 1000 SPIRIT locked for 1 year generates 250 inSPIRIT; 1000 SPIRIT locked for 4 years generates 1000 inSPIRIT)
* Locked SPIRIT cannot be unlocked until the lock period ends

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhUVMkptcRsv9d1WuzQ%2F-MhU_IhDNyhrbZJrg-73%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=228a24bd-3503-4e5a-9877-d73853951265)

## 7. Approve $SPIRIT tokens.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhU_khVAZ_J8gAzpEBn%2F-MhUa0XjL6DUBaoyvNOr%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2f3472ce-655c-4c03-ad10-e66d5d36466d)

## 8. Confirm approval in MetaMask.

## 9. Lock $SPIRIT tokens.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MhU_khVAZ_J8gAzpEBn%2F-MhUajheYxqfMXPtKDMG%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b95a3171-0ce4-434f-8210-578826de8d48)

## 10. Confirm lock in MetaMask.