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# AshGuard Merge Guide

By merging 2 same-tiered NFTs, you can upgrade your AshGuard to 1-tier higher NFT. This upgrade feature is available at the same time as you mint new NFTs. (Details on the [**benefits of each tier.**](https://blog.ashswap.io/ashguard-nft-collection/))

The merging mechanism is as below:

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1. Visit <https://ashguard.xyz/> and connect your wallet.
2. Navigate to the “Merge” section and select two NFTs of the same tier that you wish to merge.

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3\. Press the “Merge” button to initiate the process. This will require you to have some $ASH tokens to cover the merging fees. For specific fee details, please refer to the above image.

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<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*wgqtt7YF3Pk9DDEN4fjXXg.jpeg" alt="" height="338" width="700"><figcaption><p>Click the button and wait for your new AshGuard NFT</p></figcaption></figure>

4\. Confirm the transaction through your wallet. Your new NFT will be delivered to your wallet shortly after the transaction is completed successfully.