> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.0x0.exchange/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Funding your Account Follow this step-by-step guide to deposit funds into your private Spectre trading account. ## Steps 1. **Mint Testnet USDC**: First, ensure you have USDC for testing. Click "Mint USDC". Mint USDC 2. **Initiate Deposit**: Click the "Deposit" button to open the funding modal. Click Deposit 3. **Enter Amount**: Input the amount of USDC you wish to deposit and click "Next". Enter Amount 4. **Save Your Note**: The system will generate a cryptographic "Note". **You must save this**. It is your only claim to these funds. Save Note 5. **Approve & Send**: Approve the token spend and confirm the transaction in your wallet. Approve and Send 6. **Generate Proof**: After a brief wait for the mix, use your Note to generate the zero-knowledge proof required to fund your account. Generate Proof 7. **Confirm Funding**: Once the proof is ready, click the final button to credit your exchange account. Confirm Deposit 8. **Ready to Trade**: Within a few minutes, your funds will appear in your Available Margin. Funds Received