5. Administration
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The general steps to get CGRateS operational are:

#. Create CSV files containing the initial data for CGRateS.
#. Load the data in the databases using the Loader application.
#. Start a Rater.
#. Start the SessionManager talking to your VoIP Switch or directly make API calls to the Rater.
#. Make API calls to the Rater or just let the SessionManager do the work.