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# First Steps

Becoming a Manager is very simple. First you have to [stake ](/for-asset-managers/how-to-for-investors.../staking-peak.md)at least 1000 PEAK through the Investors Dashboard. After that you can become a Manager by clicking on the „Become a Manager“ Tab on the main homepage and walking through the process to buy Reputation Token. 

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After the purchase you are ready to go. But be aware, that you can only start trading when the next managing cycle begins.