> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/governance-actions/the-govtool-dashboard.md).

# The GovTool Dashboard

Access and perform various governance functions from the main Govtool dashboard.

## What is Cardano GovTool?

Cardano govtool is one of the key governance tools maintained by the Intersect committee and [OSC Governance Working Group](https://groups.docs.intersectmbo.org/groups-overview/working-groups/governance-tools-working-group) and controlled by the Cardano community. 

govtool allows community participants to discuss, contribute and feature improvements from the Cardano community.

* Delegation - any ada-holder can delegate voting power to DReps
* Voting  - registered voters (i.e. DReps) can cast votes on proposed governance actions
* Outcome  - community participants can view voting rationales and results all governance actions  
* Proposal Discussion - where the community has open discussions and share ideas 

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### GovTool Functions

1. Delegate your Ada to active DReps listed on the DRep directory section of the govtool. From the dashboard, click “View DRep Directory” to find a suitable DRep.
2. Click “Register” to become a DRep, get ada delegation, vote on-chain on governance actions, and participate in the decision-making process
3. On Govtool, an ada-holder can also register as a “Direct Voter”, voting on Governance actions without seeking delegation from other community members.&#x20;
4. From the dashboard, you can select “View Governance Actions” to see drafted proposals, live voting on governance actions, voting outcomes and the ratification threshold of all governance bodies.&#x20;
5. To propose a proposal for governance action, DReps and direct voters with a 100,000 Ada deposit can select the card “Propose” and do so.

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### How to Sign up on GovTool

* Visit <https://gov.tools> using any secure web browser. On the main page, select “connect wallet” to sign up on the platform.
* Select from the pop-up wallet list or download and install any of these compatible wallets if you have no pre-installed wallet on your browser.
* To create a new wallet account, see the demo [here ](/toolkit/getting-started/becoming-a-drep.md#create-a-wallet-account)
* Fund the wallet account with the required Ada amount, depending on the governance activity needed to run on the mainnet. E.g. Deposit for DRep registration, submit a governance action, etc.

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