> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://harpie.gitbook.io/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://harpie.gitbook.io/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/~/changes/T8YMsU3xPtqI6mFgVEdC/harpie-security-platform/advanced-security/protecting-a-token-or-nft.md).

# Protecting a token or NFT

Protecting an asset on Harpie in 60 seconds.

## Getting Started

Protecting a token or NFT on Harpie ensures that your assets are protected from scams, hacks and theft. Read more at [What happens when I "Protect" something?](/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/~/changes/T8YMsU3xPtqI6mFgVEdC/harpie-security-platform/troubleshooting-and-faq/what-happens-when-i-protect-something.md).

### Enter your dashboard

On [https://harpie.io ](https://harpie.io)click "Enter App" to be redirected to your dashboard. If you haven't connected a wallet or created an account, you will be prompted to do so at this time.

Make sure that you are on the correct network and connected to the correct address! A wallet address will have a unique dashboard for each network.

### Choose the asset to protect

On your dashboard, you will see all of your connected wallet's assets. If you do not see all of your assets, click "**Import assets"** or "**Refresh** **list"** to add it to our database.

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Click **"Protect"** on the token or NFT you'd like to protect. A modal will appear asking if you wish to confirm.

Remember that if you protect an asset and then try sending it to an address outside of your [Trusted Network](/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/~/changes/T8YMsU3xPtqI6mFgVEdC/harpie-security-platform/advanced-security/building-your-trusted-network.md), the transaction will be blocked and you will need to go through the [recovery process](/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/~/changes/T8YMsU3xPtqI6mFgVEdC/harpie-security-platform/advanced-security/recovering-a-token-or-nft.md) and this process will cost you gas.

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At this time, we only support ERC721s. Do you want ERC1155 support? Request it [here.](https://discord.gg/WfBtxZfp85)

### Approve Harpie's smart contract

A popup should appear on your Metamask. You will be asked to give Harpie permission to access your assets. Clicking **"Confirm"** on this transaction will allow us to move your protected asset out of your wallet in the event of an attack. Harpie's smart contracts have been audited and are completely non-custodial.

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### Review and verify your Trusted Network

Verify that your asset's status now says **"Protected"**. Check that your [Trusted Network](/welcome-to-the-harpie-docs/~/changes/T8YMsU3xPtqI6mFgVEdC/harpie-security-platform/advanced-security/building-your-trusted-network.md) includes only the apps and friends you trust.