# Getting Started

To get started with PAYG or Stake, beging by visiting [ignite.benqi.fi](https://ignite.benqi.fi)

Click on the **My Validators** tab located at the top left. From there, open the **Validator Option** box and select your cloud provider of choice.

At this point, you will be prompted to **Select Payment Method, choose:**

1. Pay As You Go

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### Pay As You Go

If you selected PAYG in Step 1, you will now:

* **Select the Staking Duration:** Choose the length of time you'd like your validator to run by selecting between the options of 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks.
* **Provide Node Detail:**&#x20;
  * Enter your **Node ID.** This is provided by the cloud service provider or platform where you are running your validator.
  * Input the **BLS ID Code**, which is specific to your node. It is usually generated when you configure your node's validator keys.
  * Provide the **BLS Signature** to verify your node and complete the process. Like the **BLS ID Code**, it can be found in the node's configuration files or provided by your cloud platform during the validator setup.

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The next steps are:

1. **Select Node Details:** AVAX, QI or USDC
2. **Pay & Register**

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