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title: "How to receive cryptos?"
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To receive cryptos, it is important to know that:
- [You need to have an active](https://help-us.ripio.com/space/HCU1/1044643848/How+do+I+activate+my+account%3F) Ripio account .
- The receiving address must be used solely for that cryptocurrency. Sending any other cryptocurrency that doesn't correspond to that address will result in a loss, as there's no way to recover the funds.
- Crypto transfers are irreversible, so check which network you should use to receive your balance correctly: [Which network should I use to send and receive cryptocurrency within the Wallet?](https://help-us.ripio.com/space/HCU1/1115586615/Which+network+should+I+use+to+send+and+receive+cryptocurrency+within+the+Wallet%3F+EDITAR)
**Now, we're going to receive cryptos from the App 📲!**
1. Select **Deposit **from the main menu.
2. Click on the cryptocurrency you want to receive and choose the option to deposit funds.
3. Select the network through which you want to receive the cryptocurrency.
4. You'll receive a QR code and an alphanumeric address to receive the crypto. Share the code or address with whoever needs to send it to you.
5. When you receive crypto, your balance will initially be unavailable. It will be displayed in parentheses until it has the necessary network confirmations. Once the transaction has been confirmed, the balance will be available for use and will be displayed without parentheses. In this article, you'll find the required confirmations for each cryptocurrency we trade: [How long will it take to receive my crypto?](https://help-us.ripio.com/space/HCU1/1116209154/How+long+will+it+take+to+receive+my+cryptocurrency%3F)
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