# How to Set Up A Delegation

To set up an ApeCoin DAO delegation, follow these steps:

1. **Visit the Delegation Interface**:
   * Go to the ApeCoin delegation page by navigating to [delegate.apecoin.com](https://delegate.apecoin.com/) or by clicking "Delegate" at the top of the ApeCoin website\[1]\[2].
2. **Select or Become a Delegate**:
   * You will see a list of active delegates. You can choose one of these delegates or enter the address of someone you wish to delegate to.
   * If you want to become a delegate yourself, click on "Become a Delegate"\[1].
3. **Submit Delegate Information**:
   * Fill in your delegate statement, Twitter handle, and forum username.
   * Connect your wallet and sign the transaction to submit your delegate application\[1]\[3].
4. **Customize Your Profile (Optional)**:
   * If you wish to customize your profile picture, you need to own an ENS (Ethereum Name Service) address. This allows you to set an avatar and display your ENS name on your profile\[3].
5. **Sign the Transaction**:
   * After submitting your information, you will receive a signing request to your wallet. Ensure that it is coming from [delegate.apecoin.com](http://delegate.apecoin.com/) and then sign the request\[1].
6. **Campaign for Support**:
   * Once set up, you can start campaigning to get support from the community. You can update your delegate information anytime by reconnecting your wallet to the delegation site\[1]\[2].
7. **Change Delegation**:
   * You can change your delegate selection at any time by returning to the delegation interface and selecting a new delegate or re-delegating voting power to yourself\[2].

By following these steps, you can effectively set up an ApeCoin DAO delegation and participate in the governance of the ApeCoin ecosystem.


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