> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/polkadot-dot-staking-how-to-earn-staking-rewards-or-nova-wallet/polkadot-direct-staking/change-dot-rewards-destination.md). # Change DOT Rewards Destination How to change your DOT staking rewards destination in Nova Wallet! {% hint style="info" %} By default, Nova Wallet will set it so that your staking rewards are restaked (compounded). It is possible at any time to adjust this setting by following the steps outlined on this page. {% endhint %} There are 2 options for how you can receive your staking rewards. You can either have your staking rewards restaked (compounded), or you can have them sent to an account as transferable (unlocked) balance. **Due to the fact that the default setting is to restake (compound) your staking rewards, the following steps will explain how you can change it so that your rewards are set to be distributed as transferable balance. You can follow steps 1-5 below at any time to access this screen again to once again set your staking rewards to be restaked (compounded).**
1. Open the Nova Wallet application. 2. `Select` the **Staking screen**. 3. `Select` your staking position, in this case, would be **Polkadot DOT**. 4. From the **Polkadot** **staking** **screen** `select` **Rewards destination**. 5. You will now be presented with the option to choose between **Restake rewards** (compounding) or **Transferable rewards**. 6. To change your staking rewards destination to transferable rewards `select` **Transferable** **rewards**. 7. You now need to `select` the account that you wish your rewards to be deposited into. Note that this does not need to be the same account which is staking your DOT tokens. 8. Once you are happy with your rewards destination `select` **Continue**. 9. Review the contextual information including the staking rewards destination address and any associated fees and `select` **Confirm**. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/polkadot-dot-staking-how-to-earn-staking-rewards-or-nova-wallet/polkadot-direct-staking/change-dot-rewards-destination.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.