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# How to create Operator ID and Operator Key

1. [Step by Step Process](#step-by-step-process)
2. [Demo Video](#demo-video)

### Step by Step Process

Following are the steps to follow to create Operator ID and Operator Key:

1. We need to create an account in Hedera Testnet Portal : <https://portal.hedera.com/login>

<figure><img src="/files/PWcLkoTdiH6A4nDcAVN2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Login Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

If not logged in, we need to Sign Up as shown below:

<figure><img src="/files/MUYEHoCw9TCSZyHnbVKA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2\. Once logged in successfully, we will get account ID, Private Key and Public Key of Hedera Testnet.

<figure><img src="/files/2l015tJ0ydjfmAihcPim" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: By Default, Testnet network keys are displayed. we can change the network by selecting network from the dropdown.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/QxgJxomS77RsVQ2yNYlU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3\. After selecting required network, copy accountId and privateKey and paste it as Operator ID and Operator Key respectively in `guardian-service/.env` or `guardian-service/.env/docker`.

### Demo Video

[Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXJiyXF1zM4\&list=PLnld0e1pwLhqdR0F9dusqILDww6uZywwR\&index=7)