# Operator Allowlisting

## Overview

Allowlisting is an access control mechanism used to manage Operator participation in the AVS network. AVSs can selectively add Operators to the allowlist based on their requirements, creating a permissioned network.

## Prerequisites

* AVS contract addresses
* Access to AVS governance multisig account

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#### **Enable Allowlisting**

Enable allowlisting by calling the [setIsAllowListed](https://docs.othentic.xyz/main/reference/contracts/avs-governance#setisallowlisted) function on the AVS Governance contract.
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**Register Your AVS**

* Visit the [Othentic Allowlister Platform](https://allowlister.othentic.xyz/)
* Complete the AVS registration using your email address.
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**Share Governance Address**

* Share your AVS Governance contract address in the **Othentic Telegram group**.
* This is required to link your AVS to the allowlisting system.
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**Add Operators before registration**

Only operators that are allowlisted will be permitted to register once allowlisting is enabled.

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Add operators to the allowlist before registration
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