# Creating an operator account

## Sign up as an operator

### Prerequisites

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

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

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

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3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

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

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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="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FHsZVP5JL40I3unKONPTx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fa371feb-012f-4164-ac02-8e68e06c12d2" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Sign up operator success</p></figcaption></figure>