> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://goodblock.gitbook.io/dstor-documentation-1/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://goodblock.gitbook.io/dstor-documentation-1/storage-node-operation-guide/storage-node-operation/become-a-node-operator.md).

# Become a Node Operator

Register to become a dStor Node Operator

During the current Beta Release,  both node and customer onboardng is done strategically to ensure optimal distribution & capacity as well as acceptable compensation for node operators.  New node operators will be added a queue and manually onboarded.  To register your interest, go to dstor.cloud, and submit the following information:

1. Name
2. Email
3. Geographic region of storage node.
4. Storage capacity in GiB/TiB
5. Transfer Rate in MbpsExpected capactity growth rate in GiB/TiB

You will need dStor account, these instructions assume that you do and have been approved. If you do not have a dStor account, please refer to the User Guide.