# Importing NFTs
Genesis Hero NFTs must be imported from your wallet into the game before they can be used.
***
### Importing
1. Select the **Import/Export** icon 
on the sidebar
2. Select which Genesis Heroes to import
3. Your Imported Heroes are now available across all OCH games.
> Imported Heroes are staked — they won't be visible in your wallet, but can be safely returned at any time by exporting
### Exporting
1. Select the **Import/Export** icon on the sidebar
2. Select which Genesis Heroes to export
> Heroes must be Idle to export.
***
### Benefits
Importing makes loading times **instant**, creating a much smoother gameplay experience. Players can also expect **reduced gas fees**, since Heroes only need to be staked once.
* Heroes must be **staked into your squad** in order to be used in the game.
* **Idle Heroes** can be removed from your squad at any time.
* If a Hero is currently on an adventure, they must be **returned home** before they can be removed from your squad.
{% hint style="info" %}
Importing only applies to Genesis Heroes at the moment, however, importing will extend to all OCH NFTs upon OCH World launch
{% endhint %}
---
# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.onchainheroes.xyz/getting-started/importing-nfts.md?ask=
```
The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.