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

# Operator Mode

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### Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the Operator Mode configuration, make sure the following steps are completed:

* Install [PayRam](https://www.notion.so/2782637ada87802ba500e9d01a595075) and complete the [onboarding configuration](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/root-account-setup).

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### Operator mode setup

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### Select operator mode

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* On the **"How will you use PayRam?"** screen, select the **Operator** option.
* Click **Continue**.
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### Set up fee collection wallet

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* Set up wallets for each chain you want to support. Supported chains include **EVM Family** (Ethereum, Polygon, Base), **Tron**, and **Bitcoin**.
* Enter the **Fee Collector Address** which is an external cold wallet address where your fee earnings will be deposited.
* Connect Master Account Wallet, this is required for deploying fees commission on the smart contract

> 💡 Note: The Fee Collector Address wallet receives all operator fee earnings. Make sure you have full control of this address before proceeding.
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### Configure custom fees

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* Set the fee markup you want to charge merchants.
* The markup can be set between **0% and 15%** per chain.
* Each chain supports an independent fee configuration.

> 💡 **Note**: Fee settings can be updated at any time from the dashboard.
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### Add merchant details

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* Fill in the following details to onboard your first merchant:
  * **Merchant Name**
  * **User Access: A**ssign as Project Admin or Project Lead
  * **Merchant Login** credentials
* Click **Save and Finish** to complete the setup.

> 💡 **Note**: If you don't have a merchant to onboard yet, select **Skip to Dashboard** and complete this step later.
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### Share merchant account credentials

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* The merchant account and login credentials are generated. You can share them with the merchant and they can begin integrating PayRam to their platform.

> 💡 **Note**: If you don't have a merchant to onboard yet, select **Skip to Dashboard** and complete this step later.
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You have successfully completed the Operator Mode setup. Proceed to your dashboard to manage merchants, monitor fee earnings, and configure chain-level settings.

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### Next steps for you or your merchants

* To configure nodes for merchant account, [visit here](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/node-details-configuration).
* To configure wallets for merchant account, [visit here](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/wallet-integration).
* To generate and test manual payment links, [visit here](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/testing-payment-links).
* To setup hot wallet for merchant account, [visit here](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/hot-wallet-setup).