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# Step 5: Import Validator Keys and Launch the Validator Client

After generating your keys, import them into the validator client.

1. Import the keystore files you generated:

`./bahamut validator import --validator-keys-dir=... --network=sahara`

2. Launch Validator Client

`./bahamut validator start -n=sahara`

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