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# GPU.net Validator - Getting Started

[Create an SS58 Address](https://docs.gpu.net/gan-chain-l1/validator-node-setup/creating-an-ss58-address)

[Add the Validator Node](https://docs.gpu.net/gan-chain-l1/validator-node-setup/adding-validator-in-the-explorer)

[Add the SS58 account to the explorer](https://docs.gpu.net/gan-chain-l1/validator-node-setup/adding-your-ss58-account-to-ganscan-explorer)

From the Node Orbit dashboard, copy your key

#### Adding the validator in the explorer

Goto the staking section of the block explorer: <https://ganscan.gpu.net/#/staking/actions>

Here you can see an option to add validator (Validator with + symbol).

Click that option and a new pop-up will come like this :

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Here you have to select your account (SS58 that you added) and the value which you want to bond, minimum currently is **100 GPoints** i.e. the **staking amount**.

Click on next and you would be able to see the following window:

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In the 'keys from rotatekeys' section paste the key that you created in the previous step. Click on 'Bond & Validate'.

Then enter your account password and select 'Sign & Submit'.

Note: After this process, you should be able to see your account in the **pending validators.** However, your validator will start making blocks and earning rewards from the next era (1 Era is 24 hours).