> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rain.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rain.fi/earn/create-pool/pro/get-started.md).

# Get started

The first step in Pro Mode pool creation is selecting the type of collateral and defining the basic pool parameters.

### Steps

## 1. Choose Collateral Type

* Users decide whether they want to use NFTs or tokens as collateral with switch.

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### 2. Select Pool Token & Amount

* **Vaults and Pools:**
  * There can be **multiple pools** connected to **one vault**.
  * When the user clicks on "Create Pool," if they have already created vault(s), the **default vault (**&#x6F;ne was selected from **Manage Pools)** will be selected automatically for the new pool.
* **Switching Vaults:**
  * The user can choose to proceed with the default selected vault or click on the **"Switch to a different vault"** button.
  * If they click on this, they can either:
    * **Choose an existing different vault**, or
    * **Create a new vault** to be linked to the new pool.
    * The new vault will be created with the pool and the poll will be "plugged" to the vault.

### 3. Set Loan Duration & APY

* Define the loan duration for lending agreements.
* Set the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for the pool.

After completing these selections, users proceed to the [**Next**](/earn/create-pool/pro/select-token-collection.md)[ **step**](/earn/create-pool/pro/select-token-collection.md) of pool creation.

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