# How to Vote
## **Step 1: Stake Your DEIN Tokens**
If you haven't already staked your DEIN tokens, you'll need to start by staking them. You can refer to the [Stake DEIN guide](https://chat.openai.com/c/insert_link) for detailed instructions on how to do this.
## **Step 2: Open the Lock NFT Modal**
Navigate to the Claims Assessment page under the Governance tab. Here, you will find the "Lock NFT" button. Click on it to proceed.
The lock NFT button is located on the right.
## **Step 3: Choose and Lock Your DEIN NFTs**
In this step, you'll choose and lock your DEIN NFTs. Each of your NFTs may have different staking values and voting multipliers, affecting your voting power. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process.
## **Step 4: Browse On-Going Claims**
Take your time to carefully go through the on-going claims in the Browsing mode (top-right). Read each claim's details and explanations thoroughly. Your decisions will influence both the user's claim and the overall DEIN reputation.
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Before making a examinating the evidence and making a decision, make sure you understand each of the [policy-terms](https://docs.dein.fi/get-insured/policy-terms "mention"), including[non-evm-policies](https://docs.dein.fi/get-insured/non-evm-policies "mention").\
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For additional insights and discussions, consider joining our [Discord](https://discord.gg/dein).
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It is possible for some Claims to be made without certain Front-End restrictions; these Claims are very likely fraudulent or at the very least not-aligned with the platform's best interest. We're always trying to make sure we spot these Claims and display appropriate information to the Voters in the "read more" details.\
\&#xNAN;***Be sure to carefully read the claim details before making any votes or decisions, and check the Discord server for more insight.***
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## **Step 5: Declare and Process Votes**
Switch to voting mode (top-right), select the claims you wish to vote for and declare the amount you deem appropriate. Remember, you can choose to approve (by voting with a positive amount) or reject (by voting with 0) the claim.
## **Step 6: Don't Forget to Expose Your Votes**
After the initial voting phase, the exposure phase begins, lasting for 7 days. During this time, you must expose your votes. Be sure not to miss this crucial step. Learn more about the exposure phase [here](https://docs.dein.fi/governance/voting/claim-voting-process#what-are-the-phases-of-voting).
## **Step 7: Await Claim Result**
Once the exposure phase concludes, the claimant will likely reveal the result of the claim. If this doesn't happen within the specified timeframe, anyone can do so after 4 days. You can learn more about this process [here](https://docs.dein.fi/get-insured/making-a-claim#how-is-the-outcome-of-the-vote-shown).
