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# Operator for Linux

Overview: this doc will explain how to set up and run Fiamma Operator on Linux. To become an Operator, contact the Fiamma team to obtain an`invite_code`to get started.

**Key steps:**

1. [Install and set up Fiamma Operator Backend Program](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/1.-set-up-fiamma-operator.md)
2. [Start and register](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/2.-start-and-register.md)
3. [Deposit and Stake](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/3.-deposit-and-stake.md)
4. [Query operator status](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/4.-query-operator-status.md)
5. [Manage the Operator Program](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/5.-manage-the-operator-program.md)
6. [Upgrade](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/6.-upgrade.md)
7. [Pause and Quit](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/7.-pause-and-quit.md)
8. [Troubleshooting](/our-product-suite/pragmatically-trustless-bitvm-bitcoin-bridge/user-guides/testnet-beta/how-to-run-the-fiamma-operator/operator-for-linux/8.-troubleshooting.md)