# Operators Guide Questions

**URL:** <https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/operators-guide-questions/2177>\
**Category:** Guides and FAQs\
**Tags:** operators\
**Created:** [November 17, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/operators-guide-questions/2177 "2023-11-17T21:17:05Z")\
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> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **1) Which is the correct command to start syncing a new Operator node?**

I’m afraid neither (also `--skylordafk` parameters doesn’t exist, obviously). Both are partially correct (and `/tmp` doesn’t exist on Windows), official docs should have correct instructions though.

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **1b) What is this parameter used for? Is it the same for all nodes?** `/ip4/3.87.28.170/tcp/40333/p2p/12D3KooWGHtULvhdKMZtzigSK1438uWXPj9rBQHVzTaKMWv1WRXp`

It is a bootstrap node, in this case for Nova domain because it is not stored anywhere else right now IIRC.

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **2a) I noticed that operators will need to wipe and sync their node from the genesis block, since they need to sync both consensus and domain chains… Is there an option to start syncing the operator node before the start of Stake Wars?**

You can do it right now, it is just not possible to sync consensus chain first and enable operator later, you need to enable operator (do not have to stake though) from the beginning, we will fix it in the future.

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **2b) Is it recommended to keep an operator’s farmer offline during the time that the consensus+domain chains are resyncing?**

If you have enough CPU feel free to do that.

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **2c) Is it required that the Operator node is fully synced before creating an operator key?** `target/production/subspace-node key generate --scheme sr25519`

No, the key can be generated any time, but you should only register after you are synced, see [Stake Wars Rules of Engagement](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/stake-wars-rules-of-engagement/2178)

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **3a) Will there be an option to set `nominationTax` in decimal format? e.g. 2.5% or are the options limited to using whole numbers?**

Not sure, @ved?

> [@skylordafk](#):
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> **3b) Will there be an option to change `nominationTax` on an active operator? Will operators have to deregister/reregister or re-recruit their nominators if they want to change `nominationTax`?**

Not sure, that would be interesting if someone increases tax after nominators have joined already, @ved should be able to clarify.

@Emilios @Jim-Autonomys I think there is an opportunity to improve documentation based on these questions.

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