# The Relationship between Checker License Owner and Checker Node Operator

Checker License Owner manages the checker node via Checker Owner Portal.

Checker Node Operator runs the checker node via Checker Client / CLI

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1. License Owner [purchases licenses](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-purchase-checker-nodes/checker-node-sales-closed) (in the form of NFTs)
2. Node Operator [creates a burner wallet address](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-run-checker-nodes/create-or-import-a-burner-wallet) in the Checker Client Windows GUI or Linux CLI and sends it to you
3. Log in to the [Checker Owner Portal](https://app.aethir.com/) and initiate the [delegation ](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-manage-checker-nodes/delegate-and-undelegate)flow under Licenses tab
4. Node operator [approves delegation](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-run-checker-nodes/accept-deny-pending-delegations-and-undelegate) inside Checker Client GUI or CLI
5. License Owner earns rewards, which is [viewable in the portal](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-guide/how-to-manage-checker-nodes/view-rewards)