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

# Atlas network

> Use Atlas settlement network with Porto.

Atlas (Anchorage Digital Trusted Liquidity and Settlement) enables seamless transfers between Porto by Anchorage Digital and other Anchorage Digital clients.

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up your participants">
    Create your network participants to establish your presence on the Atlas network.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share your participant ID">
    Other network participants will use your participant ID to settle with your participants.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add trusted counterparties">
    Search for counterparties by participant ID and add them to your trusted counterparties list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Creating participants

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Your participants">
    In the web dashboard, go to **Directory**, then **Your participants**, and click **Create participant**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an account">
    Select the account you would like to create a participant for.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure settlement settings">
    Specify the default settlement vault and wallets per network type, then click **Submit**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once created, you will see the list of accounts participating in the network along with their corresponding participant IDs. Other counterparties use this ID to find you and initiate a settlement.

## Managing participant details

In the **Participants** tab, click any participant to view its details such as the account name and status. Select **Set or edit** to change the default settlement vault and wallets as applicable.

## Adding trusted counterparties

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Trusted counterparties">
    In the web dashboard, go to **Trusted counterparties** and select **New trusted counterparty**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the counterparty">
    Select the participant you would like to add and search for the counterparty by their participant ID.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the request">
    Add an optional description and select **Submit**. After submitting, quorum approval will be required within the iOS app.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Reviewing trusted counterparties

Review the status of your trusted counterparties at any time under **Trusted counterparties** in the web dashboard. Select the three dots next to a counterparty to deactivate it if needed.