> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.potlock.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.potlock.io/user-guides/apply-to-a-pot/apply-to-pot-as-a-dao.md). # Apply to Pot as a DAO Applying as a DAO allows you to recieve payouts directly to your DAO address and make sure the account is controlled by a group. In order to apply to a pot as a DAO, the pot may require that you be on the POTLOCK public goods registry. To [register as a DAO check out](/user-guides/projects.md#create-a-project-as-a-dao) this link. After which you need your DAO approved (checkout[ https://potlock.org/community ](< https://potlock.org/community >)to get approved) Don't have a DAO, learn to [Create a DAO here](/user-guides/apply-to-a-pot/apply-to-pot-as-a-dao/create-a-dao.md) Every DAO transaction is a two part step * propose to do something * pass to vote to do something {% hint style="warning" %} A challenge is meeting a quorum for you DAO to vote to get added {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} Note, in order to apply as a DAO you need * to have function call proposal permissions, or the ability to propse from the account you are logged in from for the DAO to interact with the contract * go to the DAO proposal dashboard and get enough people to vote to pass. Once a quorum is met with amount to pass, then the function call executes as a transaction Click on apply to DAO --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.potlock.io/user-guides/apply-to-a-pot/apply-to-pot-as-a-dao.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.