> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nested.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nested.fi/instructions-for-use/manage-portfolios/original-portfolios/how-does-it-work.md).

# Create a portfolio

It takes 5 easy steps and less than 3 minutes to create a portfolio on Nested – let us walk you through it.

### 1st step: Click on "Create Portfolio."

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### 2nd step: Select your underlying assets.&#x20;

Build your portfolio with the assets of your choice.

You can search for any tokens, play with sliders, and manually set or lock an allocation.

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### 3rd step: select a coin you want to create your portfolio with.

The Nested protocol will look for stable coins or crypto you own in your web3 wallet.&#x20;

In this example, we can use USDC to create the portfolio.&#x20;

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### 4th step: set your budget.

Set the amount you want to create your portfolio with. In this example, we want to create a portfolio with 746.82 USDC.&#x20;

We must authorize the Nested protocol to take the USDC tokens from our web3 wallet.

nb: If it's the first time you deposit a token, you must authorize it, and click on "Approve USDC".

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### 5th step: Make your portfolio stand out.

If you are fine with your budget, the assets you selected, and the weights you fixed – you're done with the most difficult part.

You may now choose a name to customize your portfolio and make it stand out!&#x20;

All left to do now is mint your portfolio by clicking **"Create portfolio"** to finalize the creation process.

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Now, you own a NestedNFT representing all your digital assets holdings! \
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Well done!