> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://decentralabs-2.gitbook.io/decentralabs-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://decentralabs-2.gitbook.io/decentralabs-docs/marketplace/become-a-provider/graphical-overview.md).

# Provider flow overview

This diagram summarizes the current institutional path to become a lab provider on DecentraLabs:

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    A[Check lab requirements]:::step --> B[Enable Lab Gateway / Lab Station]:::step
    B --> C[Configure institutional backend and access control]:::step
    C --> D[Institutional SSO onboarding and provider role]:::step

    D --> E{"Configure and publish lab"}:::decision

    E --> F1(Full Setup)
    F1 --> F11[Complete metadata and pricing form]:::step
    F11 --> G1[Authorized backend mutation and on-chain confirmation]:::step

    E --> F2(Quick Setup)
    F2 --> F21[Prepare trusted HTTPS metadata]:::step
    F21 --> F22[Submit metadata URI and pricing]:::step
    F22 --> G1

    G1 --> H[Lab listed or explicitly unlisted]:::result
    H --> I[Maintain metadata, gateway and backend]:::step

    classDef step fill:#f5f5f5,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px;
    classDef decision fill:#ffd966,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px;
    classDef result fill:#d5e8d4,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px;
```

The image below illustrates the infrastructure required at the institution:

<figure><img src="https://3857200582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEIBAxd1iX8xyLAZmeyIq%2Fuploads%2FYjgvMK2PwszsXXoEyezg%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2594d0a8-0a2c-4ead-bd05-58679071dd49" alt="Institutional laboratory infrastructure"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

For the operational deployment choices behind this overview, see [Enable your lab for online access](/decentralabs-docs/marketplace/become-a-provider/enable-your-lab-for-online-access.md).

Last reviewed: 2026-09-02