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# DOT Transfers

## About

Before you can use your DOT on Acala, you must first transfer your DOT to the Acala parachain. Learn about the different transfer methods below.

## DOT Exchange Transfers

**Most exchanges DO NOT support direct DOT transfers to Acala.** In these cases, you will have to transfer from exchange to Polkadot account then follow [Bridge to Acala](#bridge-to-acala) guide below.

## Bridge to Acala

**Install Acala app on your Ledger to be able to send DOT from Acala to your Ledger.**

1\) Connect to [Acala Apps](https://apps.acala.network/) and click on `Bridge` on the left-hand side of the page.

Keep Polkadot as the `Origin Chain` and select Acala as the `Destination Chain`. Enter the amount of DOT you’d like to send. Click `Transfer`.

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2\) Return to the Portfolio tab to see your transferred DOT balance.

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## Bridge to Polkadot

1\) Connect to [Acala Apps](https://apps.acala.network/) and click on `Bridge` on the left-hand side of the page.

Make Acala as the `Origin Chain` and select Polkadot as the `Destination Chain`. Enter the amount of DOT you’d like to send. Click `Transfer`. 

Note that the minimum DOT transfer out of Acala is \~1.0005 DOT

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