> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aethir.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aethir.com/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/cloud-host-portal-guide/get-started.md).

# Get Started

#### Step 1: Review Aethir’s Cloud Host Guidelines

Before joining, take a moment to understand the key concepts that shape your Cloud Host experience:

* [**Cloud Compute (GPU)**](/aethir-cloud/what-is-aethir-cloud.md#for-cloud-hosts): The core unit of computing power you’ll provide.
* [**Staking**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/operational-requirements-for-cloud-hosts/staking-as-cloud-host.md): Locking ATH tokens to activate GPU earnings.
* [**Proof of Capacity (PoC)**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/rewards-and-service-fees-for-cloud-hosts/rewards-for-cloud-host.md): Rewards for keeping containers online and available.
* [**Proof of Delivery (PoD)**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/rewards-and-service-fees-for-cloud-hosts/rewards-for-cloud-host.md): Rewards for completing rendering tasks.
* [**Service Fee**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/rewards-and-service-fees-for-cloud-hosts/service-fees-for-cloud-host.md): Paid by Cloud Customers to Hosts for GPU usage.
* [**Operational Requirements**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/operational-requirements-for-cloud-hosts.md): SLAs and SLOs to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
* [**Slashing**](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/operational-requirements-for-cloud-hosts/slashing-mechanism.md): Penalties applied to your stake for downtime or non-compliance.

#### Step 2: Apply to Become a Cloud Host

Fill out our [**Cloud Host Application Form**](https://share.hsforms.com/1sJF-5cQ8Q_61CG8MdLNEXAq8ovb) with details about your hardware and your interest in the program.

#### Step 3: Onboard and Start Earning

Watch the [**Cloud Host Tutorial**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkUI65oK96o) to learn how to use the Cloud Host Portal.\
Then register your servers, stake with ATH tokens, and **begin earning rewards** as part of Aethir’s decentralized GPU network.