> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hawkfi.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hawkfi.gitbook.io/whitepaper/start-here/fund-your-agent-wallet.md).

# Fund Your Agent Wallet

Funding depends on the Agent type. Market Making Agent and Screener Agent use the shared Agent funding flow. Osprey Trading Agent receives its configured trading allocation in an isolated WSOL account when the agent is created.

Choose the Agent type before funding so the capital follows the correct workflow.

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Connecting your wallet lets you sign transactions and control your Agents. HawkFi cannot control your wallet because HawkFi Agents are designed to be self-custodial.
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## Before you begin

| Check                      | Why it matters                                                                                       |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Choose an Agent type       | Market Making Agent, Screener Agent, and Osprey Trading Agent use funds differently.                 |
| Decide your working amount | The amount should match the position size, open-position limits, or inventory you plan to configure. |
| Keep a SOL reserve         | The Agent wallet needs SOL for the Agent workflow and network activity.                              |
| Review fees and risk       | Funding an Agent does not guarantee fills, entries, or returns.                                      |

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Check the [Market Making Agent reference](/whitepaper/hawkfi-agents/market-making-agents-mma.md) for its current access and funding requirements. Screener Agent funding should cover the fixed position size and the number of positions you allow it to open. Osprey Trading Agent uses `Create Agent and Deposit` to fund its configured `Maximum agent allocation` from the connected wallet. The app's shared `Agents Fund` supplies and receives temporary-account rent; it does not hold Osprey Trading Agent principal.
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## Fund the Agent wallet

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### Open HawkFi Agents and connect your wallet

[Open HawkFi Agents](https://www.hawkfi.ag/agents), then connect the wallet that will authorize your Agent actions.
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### Open the funding flow for your Agent type

For Market Making Agent or Screener Agent, find `Agents Fund` in the HawkFi Agents interface.

For Osprey Trading Agent, open `New Agent`, select `Osprey Trading Agent`, and configure the agent before funding it with `Create Agent and Deposit`.
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### Add the amount you plan to allocate

For Market Making Agent, fund enough inventory for the quote setup you plan to run and keep the required SOL reserve.

For Screener Agent, align funding with the fixed position size, maximum open positions, and maximum pools in your Entry Settings.

For Osprey Trading Agent, confirm that `Maximum agent allocation` covers `SOL per entry` across `Maximum open trades`. The creation flow deposits that allocation into the agent before activation.
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### Confirm the funded balance

Wait for the transaction to confirm. For Market Making Agent or Screener Agent, check the updated `Agents Fund` balance before activation. For Osprey Trading Agent, confirm that its portfolio balance appears in the Agents table after creation and activation.
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### Continue to Agent setup

* [Run a Market Making Agent](/whitepaper/hawkfi-agents/market-making-agents-mma.md)
* [Find Opportunities with Osprey V2](/whitepaper/hawkfi-agents/screener-agents-osprey-v1.md)
* [Run an Osprey Trading Agent](/whitepaper/hawkfi-agents/osprey-trading-agent.md)
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## How to know it worked

The relevant balance should show the funded amount: `Agents Fund` for Market Making Agent or Screener Agent, or the Osprey Trading Agent portfolio balance after creation. Confirm that the amount matches the Agent settings you plan to use.

## Go deeper

* [Choose Your HawkFi Agent](/whitepaper/start-here/choose-your-hawkfi-agent.md)
* [Monitor and Manage Your Agent](/whitepaper/hawkfi-agents/monitor-and-manage-your-agent.md)
* [Understand Fees and Risks](/whitepaper/guides-and-support/understand-fees-and-risks.md)