# How to bridge to Linea: Using Linea’s Native Bridge

Depending on users preference, you can use EVM third-party apps like Orbiter.finance / Stargate.finance / Squidrouter.com / Layerswap.io 

Today we are going to guide you through how to bridge your Ethereum for Ethereum Mainnet to Linea.

1. Go to <https://bridge.linea.build/> and Connect your wallet and select the account you wish to use and confirm.

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2. Select “Native Bridge for Tech Operators”

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3. Enter the amount of ETH to Bridge. Make sure you have enough to cover any transaction fees.

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4. Choose “Automatic claiming” if this is your first time Bridging to Linea. Since you will need Ethereum for gas on Linea to be able to claim your funds for “Manual Claiming”.

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5. Click on "Start Bridging". MetaMask should pop up, asking you to confirm the transaction. This will include transaction fees, which are paid in ETH for Ethereum Mainnet transactions.

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6. Wait for Processing: After confirming the transaction, it will appear in the "Recent transactions" section of the bridge. Note that it may take at least 8 hours for the transaction to process from L2 (Layer 2) to L1 (Layer 1, Ethereum Mainnet).


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