Registering an SSV validator

*If you already have an account on the ssv.network via Metamask, please skip this step. First, connect your wallet to Metamask.

(Note: Your account is associated with your Metamask wallet)

When creating a new account, you are presented with the option of running a validator or becoming an operator.

*If this is a new account please skip this step* Go to the My Account page and click the + Add button in the top right corner, then click Run Validator.

Creating a new validator will require you to create a Keystore file from your seed. To create a Keystore file, click the Create Validator button. If you already have your Keystore file, click Import Validator.

Add the Keystore file, enter its password and click Next.

Now, select four operators to manage your validator.

Important: Verified Operators (VOs) are operators that have been granted the Verified status by the DAO for completing KYC and providing consistent high-quality service. You can sort the operator list by their daily performance, yearly fee, and # of validators they manage. You can also filter to view only Verified Operators.

Please note the Yearly Fee for the setup you created before hitting the Next button.

Please read carefully and understand how fees are managed and the risks of account liquidation if your account balance falls below the Threshold Balance.

If you are importing a validator, please read carefully and understand that finalizing the validator import will cause slashing if the validator is still running elsewhere, and confirm that you stopped it from running.

The next screen presents a summary of your validator setup. (Note: If this is the first time you are registering a validator to ssv.network, you will be required to make two transactions - one to approve the SSV smart contract and another one to register the validator.)