# Add/Remove Extra Collateral

To prevent a position from getting liquidated, you can add extra collateral to the position. This will act as a support cushion helping maintain a position's debt ratio. However,  the extra collateral will not be included in the LP and will not affect your PnL.

#### How to add extra collateral

1. Visit Your Position page
2. Select the position you want to add extra collateral
3. On position detail box, click **"+".** A modal will pop up.

<figure><img src="/files/euZ4zacYkHW4c4PcoIZS" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Add extra collateral button</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Input the amount you want to add. You can add any asset that is in the LP.
5. Review the new debt ratio and confirm

<figure><img src="/files/14yER6FiXFb1wzAj90Mg" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Input Extra Collateral you want to add to the position</p></figcaption></figure>

#### How to remove extra collateral

1. Visit Your Position page
2. Select the position you want to remove extra collateral.
3. Click **"-"**. A modal will pop up.

<figure><img src="/files/PnQD3OoH3bMMZpTFT889" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Input the amount you want to remove
5. Review the new debt ratio and confirm. The new debt ratio still need to exceed 98% after extra collateral removal.


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