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# How ivault works

ivault works in **4 simple steps:**

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* [**Step 1: Create account**](/ivault-app/how-ivault-works/step-1-create-account.md)
* [**Step 2: Add items**](/ivault-app/how-ivault-works/step-2-add-items.md)
* [**Step 3: Share and connect**](/ivault-app/how-ivault-works/step-3-share-and-connect.md)
* [**Step 4: Earn and save**](/ivault-app/how-ivault-works/step-4-earn-and-save.md)