> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aqua.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aqua.network/user-guides/how-to-use-aqua-locker-tool-and-get-ice-tokens.md).

# Locking AQUA into ICE

The [Locker tool](https://aqua.network/locker) can be found in the top menu in the **AQUA\&ICE** section. It is used to lock ("freeze") AQUA tokens into ICE — the tokens that carry voting power in Aquarius. More about this logic can be found in the section dedicated to [ICE tokens](/aqua-and-ice/ice-tokens-locking-aqua-and-getting-benefits.md).

<figure><img src="/files/YaownuwP1FMsLeArmUbw" alt="The AQUA Locker form in the AQUA and ICE section"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Enter the amount of AQUA to lock and select an unlock date. A longer lock period produces a higher lock multiplier, up to the maximum for a lock of at least 3 years.

<figure><img src="/files/FTRG0PAJC7IbxloyBsHa" alt="The AQUA amount and unlock date fields with an estimated ICE balance"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Review the amount, unlock date, and estimated ICE before building the transaction.

<figure><img src="/files/2xFF0NGCMwTsxQKVAyXI" alt="The lock confirmation screen with AQUA amount, unlock date, and ICE estimate"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Confirm the transaction in the connected wallet. The wallet pays the Stellar network fee, and the resulting ICE balances reflect the confirmed lock.

The balances of AQUA and ICE tokens can be seen in the Dashboard:

<figure><img src="/files/xwGkYFnmDN2vxF9M48Nu" alt="AQUA and ICE balances in the My Aquarius dashboard after locking"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>