# Step 1: Acquire $GLP

**Step 1:** Ensure that you have $GLP in your Metamask wallet. To acquire $GLP, click on [**“Buy on Arbitrum” on GMX.**](https://app.gmx.io/#/buy)

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**Step 2:** Input the amount of $GLP you would like to receive.

Click on “Buy GLP”

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You have successfully purchased $GLP tokens!

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