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# Creating an operator account

## Sign up as an operator

### Prerequisites

* [x] [EWX](/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/token-management/creating-an-ewc-account.md) account that is [connected](/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/operator-and-worker-accounts/connecting-to-operator-account.md) to Marketplace
* [x] Some [funds](/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/operator-and-worker-accounts/funding-an-operator-account.md) in the EWX account for transaction fee

1. Select any of the solution group that is available for subscription and click `Opt-in`

<figure><img src="/files/NEixGKoAIxZ0raFE1NYr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Opt-in to a solution group</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Enter the name you desired for your operator account in the text field, select country of residence and then hit `Continue`

<figure><img src="/files/UwzkDtesrsKWMFAMnByA" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Sign up as operator</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

<figure><img src="/files/Hanv2ekrmjanTXa5ASdU" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Pending confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Once approved, wait for the transaction to be executed

<figure><img src="/files/U9SemCwXIdWJ0TyBxAeV" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Executing transaction</p></figcaption></figure>

5. You will see a success message along with the transaction URL to Polkadot explorer. Your operator account is now registered :partying\_face:

<figure><img src="/files/AI105rsFu6YRbhggpby1" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Sign up operator success</p></figcaption></figure>