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# How to register as a AP SSV Node Operator

**Prerequisites:**

* **Web3 Wallet:** A Metamask or similar wallet with some ETH to cover registration fees (0.05 ETH recommended). Make sure you have backups of this wallet, as operator payouts will go to this address.
* **Software Requirements:** Install and sync Teku, Nethermind, and MEV-Boost from AVADO’s DappStore.

**Installation Steps:**

1. **Install Aqua Patina Operator Package:**
   * Connect to your AVADO device via ZeroTier.
   * Install the Aqua Patina package using [this link](http://go.ava.do/install/ipfs/QmcbwRghi1UZ7xa8HZs6x2GEQXu2a77vS4W9DReVbpC8j9) (until it is released on the DappStore).
   * Once installed, access the package from AVADO's admin panel.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcqP5LDiEy3oHxE_5xmlMMpQ66uVqLEPVvSU8twKoWZOfLE0CqS2Oo0VDMdrKaTyg8KGPFC1r2xQED-Lt3_GnhB3owaOB6AEBuXHucovHjNhLjasxzvsQ3mkdCjO1Ir0p_CwQN7DUknps3EhVlFlQDHG5bj?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption><p>View on the Manual Installer in the AVADO UI</p></figcaption></figure>

**Click on "Install Package"**

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeztbyF7vzWfIUKscWOymkq19SBTxgV5lPpr8i8BwtDHND6peEKhL8x9aSuU5-b7tRtEZeQUaA4CzBsl7Ueh5GhmpCp82r3ffX8CpCXlQUpf0GLnZGHTCbvLWl965LY4Ph-MQ4iZjvf__K_M06OOU2WHZPO?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption><p>View on the Manual Installer Aqua Patina Package</p></figcaption></figure>

Once installed - click “go to AVADO admin” to go the AVADO’s home screen. Press the “Open” button on the new “Aqua Patina Operator package”.

<img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf1b-U4gkSDinni6re3sEkCKeYpFIsegfBiKXZou0ohvWmiSSPIVSJrjmTUKqMiJlB6SVMSAuugir8J141RlJ93I0tr0VMx38n3otkhsoRatXPiUT3gTLt_Q2GROh4kDAkIMUP_GVcPvk9SsrnflROzBj0J?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt="" data-size="original"><br>

1. **Register as an Operator:**

   * Open the Aqua Patina package and click "Register Operator."

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXduIjFo2T37zFA_PEdaArXxPthGZk5XMjCWrDM40ORJMeHkOJZLUy7IY-AKNvyHHCSfTQ6onntvc0W634PVtjEZD6ohBe5xvCx_rbovaEDMe9b3CP_-fJ64a0uyEhW0XT1HEwfpCbZY2MHmgQEs9bSXdMU?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * This redirects you to the [SSV web app](https://app.ssv.network/).

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcR3zf_mnCXiIqL1KH6VK5Jxl4U8pO2dyDWu1kJeibT_myANHC7dQEDA5PIwG0qOSGhIDIl65mBeR3ih1TKYH2EExV5QBLNEEEUOc0uTqOOq0aeUuRtMlOS07XyofDFbWEaVwD007BQTsYsaBZhV4uiXoSB?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Connect your wallet, click "Join as Operator," and then "Register Operator."

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd3LUJCyIzqVFKQstUQv1HT8WFJy0Xe3uxfXiztm9xLAgIt23BC3h9sIDfS6x9aeHQ0zBihvg4fTYN-KUQtDqkiH_rJ0PCK95M14h0xwYEGUQVocZzeWbx0Y3bKML8xptVHYgDfbWr6eGgiYQcLRUgK06B8?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfof86enQllhrAwL4NiO_jqt7KEi3D2HBUDBzFO5Ph81l_XoQbNoiF2thJwh05S4tU4eXjvaED_Ug2Xo7pLLUtQfSNxFiwnnamsYM5XMloblP6Fvu9h_bgSiQ79LVfx-7Ar1g7Rh0s1pbs1Bk9Mv6RNOM4?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Go back to your AVADO Aquapatia package browser tab and click on the underlined “Operator Public Key” value. Copy your Operator Public Key from the Aqua Patina package UI

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcCNbtG4irIkUWZQz4dtfaeLxCfIsGREAAWUibnCLX4g4x3R8gNG-7GkidQJLg-CnwVQSbxdegzOixeJwqztw3_FeXapxGd6NYjZBRaV1nfsbts0UZj7mvsq8paIkejB-7JlLWR1oqYTcMxB29KSHL8JAqM?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Paste the "Operator Public Key" into the SSV web app, and set your fee to "0" (operators are paid in apETH).

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe306HLiWU6kobozMCikAGBb6tFCekSZxsl7GuLqBObbMu8sekXrBynivaALXXSPNlwkN3KPGYDO7ttWaxhv2ERgFumhE8kckIzuF02qTh7fKZUHk0UNUQOFa2U3aG65UENi9TJthT8u82nrwH6zf5hVVuy?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Sign the transaction in your wallet.
2. **Whitelist the Operator’s Address:**

   * After registration, click "Manage Operator" on the SSV app, then go to "Permission Settings."

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXduiygn_OqiXS_k75OsyMbtIPD2n12kmgG5aK2Mav9hV5-5157PhpwlVF6qDA4VaUcygou0U6IdTx5SOX_cRKei6QCywLMZUqzjPhyJD_x8UAW6tHYDZRjJQ9YggJ0mSL-lTsZrMmErDNw0dlOOZ3d4qyTS?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Click on the three dots in the right top corner and select “Permission settings” from the menu

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd3Wg8x8er6CjxjeT-pBnHdlZts2T4gqb1hhC2_A_HnSbiIpZvCMSc8yDphvnXM3Jw7LL_myHzvLzyb666XkAkLCZ5vlqtxn1mAJMpLQKhsOrDo52b75n3byqAIheYS54PiYuF2MXF3GRArIaSKagbeT4jf?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Select “Authorized addresses”

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfGEiLNvU0hcWg6nnJ_07N77haEJtbg68zSiFQhewc9fpx5LwafVyvK1oJV_FhdwSUQZnFK6izdxturXDSMx0745L8sD95wrM37r7AcdeyFar34Ape-plsDofq7BNzpXhy1IWCjNNnFQDZF9jXFNbnHgcw4?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Click “Add Authorized Address”

   <figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe7f0cGU5vEzpcv-RevEilCptw2bQSXGk47SGx7MVIvAzoGy5PIhPFBdtfkBvS1tCEIN7GK-qJ6caBzm8W_hH32WBShgnt7HaUVB4ATnvMuUURnJ2Bfi-zcRJYy9TSb_wnp9343vRxLogJE8eiAKRpB7bc2?key=_tbRPRf68MhaMXOBQZ1VCA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   * Fill out `0x991a08b9a857729c4e27b4ed0750dd64cbae64fa` as the new authorized address.
   * Now press "Add address" and sign the transaction.
3. **Finalize:**
   * Congrats: you’ve finished the setup process. Your node will now be monitored by the AP system, and your node operator score will be calculated.


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