# Start a stream

To start a stream:

1\. Select the **currency** you want to stream.

2\. Enter the **destination address** (the receiver of the stream).

3\. Select the **amount**.

4\. Select the **period**.

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The system will convert the amount per period to tokens per second and initiate the stream.

The system will withhold a deposit before starting the stream. The deposit amount will be shown when all the stream parameters are entered.&#x20;

The deposit covers the costs of liquidating the stream if the sender runs out of streamed asset balance.

If a stream is stopped by the user **manually**, the deposit is **returned**.

However, if the stream is closed **automatically** due to insufficient funds, deposit is **not returned**.

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