# How to use the Flexible Staking option

1\. Go to the Pools page [here](https://pancakeswap.finance/pools).

2\. Connect to your BNB Smart Chain-compatible wallet by clicking the **Connect** button (top right-hand side).

3\. Choose your wallet and connect.

4\. Choose the CAKE Syrup Pool and click the **Enable** button. Your wallet will ask you to confirm the action.

5\. The **Enable** button should now be replaced with **Flexible** and Locked. Click the button to bring up the staking menu.

![Note that actual values will vary](https://2908774936-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MHREX7DHcljbY5IkjgJ-1972196547%2Fuploads%2F8X7iejy9oS9pJ3qKRCfN%2FStake%20-%20before%20enable.png?alt=media\&token=40fbd4a6-4a86-46d9-813b-4df1708a0a6a)

6\. For Flexible Staking simply press **Flexible**, which will present a new window, enter the amount of CAKE you wish to stake, click **Confirm** and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

Want to convert your flexible staking to fixed-term staking to earn more CAKE? Simply click **Convert to Lock** and choose how long you want to lock your CAKE.

![Note that actual values will vary](https://2908774936-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MHREX7DHcljbY5IkjgJ-1972196547%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-058150892e6fd4578733f533b85033090f4c4d5c%2Fcake-pool-flex-convert.png?alt=media)