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# As a validator how do I get a delegation?

Welcome validator! You are the fabric of the Solana network. We would love to add you to the Zippy Stake pool. Here is what you need to do:

* Join the #validators channel on our Discord, this is a great place to ask questions directly to us and get help from fellow validators
* Have had at least 1000 SOL staked over the last 10 epochs
* Meet the performance criteria listed in the [Delegation Strategy](/validators/delegation-strategy.md) page, which essentially means that you have to maintain competitive performance (high uptime, competitive commission) and stay out of hosting provides with very high stake concentration.