> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shakesco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fund Auto-Payment Account

> Add LINK tokens and gas fees to enable automated recurring payments

<span style={{display:"none"}}>For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).</span>

<Note>
  **Network recommendation:** Use Polygon for significantly lower costs than
  Ethereum.
</Note>

## Prerequisites

You must have an Auto-Payment account opened before funding. If you haven't created one yet, [open your Auto-Payment account](https://get.shakesco.com/) first.

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## Understanding the Balance Requirements

Your Auto-Payment wallet needs two types of funds:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="LINK Balance" icon="link">
    Powers Chainlink automation for recurring payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gas Fee Balance" icon="gas-pump">
    Covers blockchain transaction costs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  If your LINK balance falls below the minimum, your automated payments **will
  stop executing**.
</Warning>

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## Initial LINK Balance

When you first deploy your Auto-Payment account, you'll notice it already contains LINK tokens.

**Why?** Your smart wallet performs a batch transaction during deployment that:

1. Deploys the Auto-Payment contract
2. Funds it with initial LINK
3. Activates automation

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## Add LINK Tokens

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Auto-Payment account">
    Open the app → **Wallet** page → Select your **Business Auto** account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access funding">
    You'll see your account overview with current balances
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund LINK balance">
    Tap **Fund** → Enter amount → Confirm Your smart wallet handles the token
    swap automatically
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Monitor your LINK balance from the dashboard. Set reminders to refill before
  it reaches the minimum threshold.
</Tip>

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## Add Gas Fee Balance

Every request sent to users requires a blockchain transaction. We cover the initial gas cost, but you must reimburse it.

<Warning>
  Without sufficient gas fee balance, you **cannot send payment requests** to
  users.
</Warning>

### How to Add Gas Fees

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Auto-Payment account">
    Same screen as LINK funding
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select gas icon">Tap the gas pump icon</Step>

  <Step title="Enter amount and confirm">
    Add funds → Verify balance updates on dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Dashboard Monitoring

Your dashboard displays:

* **Current LINK balance** - Must stay above minimum
* **Minimum required balance** - Threshold for operation
* **Gas fee balance** - Available for transactions

Check regularly to ensure uninterrupted service.

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## You're Ready!

With both balances funded, your Auto-Payment account is live and ready to:

* Accept recurring payments from customers
* Process automated subscription charges
* Handle scheduled transfers

<Card title="Next: Integration Guide" icon="code" href="/api-reference/auto-payments/request">
  Start accepting recurring payments in your app
</Card>