> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.therootnetwork.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Update Validator Commission

Below are detailed instructions for creating and running a Node.js script to update the validator commission on the Root Network. Below are some important things to keep in mind:

* Commission values are in parts per billion (ppb)
* Example conversions:
  * 0.75% = 7,500,000 ppb
  * 10% = 100,000,000 ppb
* Double-check your commission values before submitting
* Keep your validator keys secure

## Using Node.js Script

1. Create a new Node.js project and install dependencies:

```
npm install @polkadot/api @polkadot/keyring @polkadot/util @therootnetwork/api
```

2. Create a script file (e.g., `update-commission.js`) with the code below:

```javascript
const { Keyring } = require("@polkadot/keyring");
const { hexToU8a } = require("@polkadot/util");
const { ApiPromise } = require("@polkadot/api");
const { getApiOptions, getPublicProvider } = require("@therootnetwork/api");

async function updateCommission(validatorKey, commissionPPB) {
    try {
        // Initialize API
        const api = await ApiPromise.create({
            ...getApiOptions(),
            ...getPublicProvider("root"),
        });

        // Initialize keyring
        const keyring = new Keyring({ type: "ethereum" });
        const validator = keyring.addFromSeed(hexToU8a(validatorKey));

        // Create commission update call
        const call = api.tx.staking.validate({
            commission: commissionPPB,
            blocked: false
        });

        const setCommission = api.tx.futurepass.proxyExtrinsic(
            "0xfffFfFFf00000000000000000000000000040F95",
            call
        );

        // Send transaction
        const txHash = await setCommission.signAndSend(validator);
        console.log(`Transaction submitted with hash: ${txHash}`);

        // Wait for confirmation
        await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 5000));
        console.log("Please verify the commission update on the Root Network Portal");

    } catch (error) {
        console.error("Error updating commission:", error);
    }
}

// Example usage (replace with your values)
// updateCommission('YOUR_VALIDATOR_KEY', 7500000); // For 0.75% commission

```

## Using the Root Network Portal

**Option 1 - Update Using Extrinsics**

1. Go to the [Root Network Portal](https://portal.rootnet.live/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Froot.rootnet.live%2Fws#/accounts) and sign in with your Metamask wallet. Ensure your accounts and Root Balances are visible under the **Accounts** section. If not, troubleshoot your Metamask connection.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/therootnetwork/images/validator-commission.png" />
</Frame>

2. Navigate to the [Extrinsics page](https://portal.rootnet.live/#/extrinsics) and set up the commission update call like so:
   * In the first dropdown, select `futurepass`
   * Select `proxyExtrinsic(futurepass, call)`
   * Under the FuturePass account, verify it shows: `FFFF..0F95`
   * For the call selection:
     * Select `staking`
     * Choose `validate(prefs)`
     * Enter your commission value in ppb format (e.g., 7500000 for 0.75%)
     * Set `blocked` to "No"

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/therootnetwork/images/validator-commission2.png" />
</Frame>

3. Review the encoded call data and hash that appear at the bottom of the form.
4. Click **Submit Transaction** to proceed with the update.
5. Sign the transaction with MetaMask when prompted.
6. Wait for confirmation of the transaction.

<Note>
  **Important Notes**:

  * Double-check your commission value is in ppb format before submitting
  * Verify all nested selections are correct before proceeding
</Note>

## Option 2 - Change Validator Preferences

1. Go to the [Portal Extrinsics page](https://portal.rootnet.live/#/extrinsics) and choose **Network** > **Staking** from the drop-down menu.
2. Select the **Accounts** tab.
3. Locate your stash account option and choose **Change validator preferences**.
   validator-commission

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/therootnetwork/images/validator-pref.png" />
</Frame>

4. On the Set Validator Preferences page, enter your commission value in the **Reward Commission Percentage** field. Example: For 0.75%, enter `0.75`.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/therootnetwork/images/validator-reward.png" />
</Frame>

5. Click **Validate** to confirm and submit the request.