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# How to Deposit
How you deposit depends on how you signed in. Use the tab that matches your account type. For the supported network, assets, and confirmation requirements, see [Supported Networks, Assets & Limits](/deposits-and-withdrawals/supported-networks-assets-limits.md).
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Deposits using an external wallet send funds **directly into your Trading Account (`Spot Account`)**. You do not use Account Balance (`Yellow Wallet`), and no extra transfer step is required before trading.
**Before you start**
* Your external wallet must be connected to your Yellow\.pro account.
* Ensure you have enough balance for the deposit, plus native gas (such as ETH) for the network fee.
* Only the Ethereum network is supported.
* ERC-20 token deposits may require both an **Approval** and a **Deposit** transaction (see below).
* All deposits require **15 blockchain confirmations** before being credited.
External Wallet Deposit
**Step 1 — Open the Deposit page**
1. Open `yellow.pro/assets/deposit`.
2. Your connected wallet appears automatically under **Select Wallet**.
3. Select the asset under **Select Asset**.
4. Confirm the network (Ethereum).
5. Enter the amount, or click **MAX**.
6. Review the estimated network fee shown below the amount field.
**Step 2 — Approve or Deposit**
Depending on whether you've previously approved this token, the button shows either **Approve** or **Deposit**.
* **Approve** — authorises Yellow\.pro to access the selected token. No funds move. Once confirmed, the button changes to **Deposit**.
* **Deposit** — the actual transfer of funds into your Trading Account (`Spot Account`). Confirm it in your wallet. After 15 confirmations, your funds appear and are ready for Spot trading.
**To trade Perpetuals,** transfer funds from Trading Account (`Spot Account`) → Perpetual Account on the Assets page (internal, instant).
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With Google Sign-in, Yellow\.pro creates a Yellow Wallet for you. Deposits arrive first in your **Account Balance (`Yellow Wallet`)** and must then be moved to your Trading Account (`Spot Account`) before trading.
**Before you start**
* Your deposit address is shown on the Deposit page as both a QR code and a copyable address.
* Only the Ethereum network is supported — deposits sent on the wrong network cannot be recovered.
* Funds do not go directly to your Trading Account; they arrive in Account Balance first.
**Step 1 — Deposit to your Account Balance**
1. Open `yellow.pro/assets/deposit`.
2. Select the asset and confirm the network (Ethereum).
3. Copy your deposit address or scan the QR code.
4. Send funds from your external wallet or exchange to that address.
5. Wait for the transaction to confirm (15 blockchain confirmations).
Deposit To Account Balance (Gmail Sign-in)
Once confirmed, your funds appear under **Account Balance** on the Assets page.
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Always confirm the network shown on Yellow\.pro matches the network you're sending from. Deposits sent on the wrong network may not be credited and cannot be reversed.
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**Step 2 — Move funds to your Trading Account**
Account Balance To Trading (Spot) Account Transfer
1. Open `yellow.pro/assets`.
2. Click **Transfer**.
3. Select **Account Balance** as the source and **Trading Account (`Spot Account`)** as the destination.
4. Choose the asset and amount, then confirm.
Once completed, your funds are available for trading. **To trade Perpetuals,** transfer again from Trading Account → Perpetual Account (internal, instant).
Trading (Spot) Account To Perpetual Account Transfer
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## Understanding Approval vs Deposit Transactions
When depositing ERC-20 tokens such as USDT or WBTC from an external wallet, you may be asked for two separate wallet confirmations. They serve different purposes:
| | Approval | Deposit |
| ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Purpose | Grants token access permission | Transfers funds into Trading Account |
| Do funds move? | No | Yes |
| Always required? | Only if no active approval exists | Yes |
| Deposit completed after this step? | No | Yes |
* If only the **Approval** is completed, your funds stay in your wallet — return to the Deposit page and complete the **Deposit** transaction.
* If you've previously approved a token and the approval is still active, the Approval step is skipped.
* **Native ETH deposits don't require an Approval** — only the Deposit transaction.
## Why Google Sign-in Uses a Two-Step Flow
Google Sign-in users operate through a smart contract wallet (the Yellow Wallet). Deposits arrive there first as **Account Balance (`Yellow Wallet`)** — stored securely but not yet tradable — and must be transferred to the **Trading Account (`Spot Account`)** before Spot trading. This gives clear visibility of where funds are, and lets the Yellow Wallet be managed independently on Yellow\.com. External wallet users skip this step entirely. See [Understanding Your Balances](/account-and-balance/understanding-your-balances.md) for the full model.
## Related Articles
* [Supported Networks, Assets & Limits](/deposits-and-withdrawals/supported-networks-assets-limits.md)
* [How to Transfer Funds Between Accounts](/account-and-balance/transfer-funds-between-accounts.md)
* [Deposit & Withdrawal Troubleshooting](/deposits-and-withdrawals/troubleshooting.md)