> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geode.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geode.fi/operator-marketplace/onboarding-new-operators.md).

# Onboarding New Operators

### Onboarding a permissioned operator is a simple process.

1. New Operators are proposed by Geode Governance. 
2. Senate approves the onboarding.
3. Initial parameters are set by the Operator's Owner by calling `initiateOperator()`.
4. The Operator is active, and can start proposing new validators for any pool created with The Staking Library.

Learn more about the Dual Governance:

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[Dual Governance](/key-concepts/portal/dual-governance.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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