# Creating a Manual Fund

**Step 1: Access the Vault Creation Tool**

a. Navigate to the **‘Create Vault’** section on [Aspis V2](https://v2.aspis.finance/) and choose **Manual Fund**.

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b. Fill in the **Vault name, token name, and description**.

c. (Optional) Add an **icon, select chains**, and include links to your **Twitter and website**.

d. Click **Next**.

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**Step 2: Set Up Fees**

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a.**Entrance Fee** – A percentage deducted from each deposit.

b. **Fund Management Fee** – A percentage of the **average AUM (Assets Under Management)** over a year, deducted upon withdrawal.

c. **Performance Fee** – A percentage of the **profits**, deducted upon withdrawal.

d. Adjust fee parameters or leave them as default, then click **Next**.

**Step 3: Configure Deposit Parameters**

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a. Set **deposit limits** (minimum/maximum amounts).

b. Choose **assets available for deposit**.

c. Enable **private vault mode** (restrict access to selected wallets).

d. Define the **deposit lock-up period** (time before withdrawals are allowed).

e. Click **Next**.

**Step 4: Define Policies**

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a. Select **protocols** the Vault can interact with (e.g., trading, lending, liquidity provision).

b. Choose **allowed trading assets** or enable unrestricted trading.

c. Set the **initial price per smartcoin** (determines the number of smartcoins issued per deposit).

d. Click **Next**.

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**Step 5: Deploy & Launch**

a. Review all Vault settings.

b. Confirm and **deploy your smart contract** on-chain.

c. Share your **Vault link** with investors.

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