# 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. ![](/files/-MLwaUWO0U8rUdzi-61y) After the purchase you are ready to go. But be aware, that you can only start trading when the next managing cycle begins. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://documents.peakdefi.com/for-asset-managers/how-to-for-asset-managers.../first-steps.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.