> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cook-protocol.gitbook.io/english/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cook-protocol.gitbook.io/english/get-started/im-experienced.md).

# I'm Experienced

## How to get a DeFi Index  <a href="#id-7b6c" id="id-7b6c"></a>

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**Key Steps**

1. Wallet - Use a wallet such as [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/)&#x20;
2. Network - Setup Avalanche on your MetaMask &#x20;
3. Tokens - Buy AVAX and transfer it to your MetaMask
4. Login - Go to <https://app.cook.finance> and login with your MetaMask &#x20;
5. Browse - Look through and pick an index that you would like&#x20;
6. Details - Click "Details" or on the specific index to see additional information
7. Issue - Press “Issue” to issue a single token such as AVAX, USDC or USDT&#x20;
8. Confirm - Confirm the transaction on MetaMask
9. Stake - Go to <https://app.cook.finance/farms> to stake indexes and earn additional rewards

## Network - Setup Avalanche <a href="#id-7b6c" id="id-7b6c"></a>

First open MetaMask, then click on Network drop-down and then click on Select Custom RPC. Enter the following information and press save. Now your MetaMask will be enabled to connect with the Cook DAPP on MetaMask. Alternatively you can view the Avalanche guide and video tutorial [here](https://support.avax.network/en/articles/4626956-how-do-i-set-up-metamask-on-avalanche).

* Network Name: Avalanche Network
* New RPC URL: <https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc>
* ChainID: 43114
* Symbol: AVAX
* Explorer: <https://snowtrace.io/>

## Reference Guides <a href="#id-7b6c" id="id-7b6c"></a>

DeFi Index Guide - [Video Walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LcvJ-ezyEg)&#x20;

DeFi Index Guide - [Text Walkthrough](https://cookfinance.medium.com/a-defi-index-guide-for-avalanche-576b222bae7e)

Index Staking Guide - [Video Walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8a3xyoywe8)

Index Staking Guide - [Text Walkthrough](https://cookfinance.medium.com/an-index-staking-guide-24a0f4accc4)