> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.extractor.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Action Providers

> Action Providers connect a blockchain wallet to Extractor so it can execute smart contract actions and cover transaction gas fees.

An **Action Provider** is a blockchain wallet registered in Extractor that can:

* Execute smart contract functions (e.g., pause, emergency withdrawal) triggered by monitoring events
* Cover the gas fees required for those transactions

Each provider is tied to a specific network and holds a native balance that gets consumed as gas. You can have multiple providers across different networks.

## Prerequisites

Before an Action Provider can execute transactions on a contract, two conditions must be met:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Grant contract access" icon="key">
    The Action Provider's address must be given an appropriate role on your smart contract (e.g., Pauser, Operator). Never grant Owner-level permissions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fund the provider" icon="coins">
    The provider must hold enough native tokens to pay for gas fees on the target network.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Supported Networks

Action Providers can be created on the following networks:

| Network           | Native Token |
| ----------------- | ------------ |
| Ethereum          | ETH          |
| BSC               | BNB          |
| Arbitrum One      | ETH          |
| Optimism          | ETH          |
| Gnosis            | xDAI         |
| Polygon Mainnet   | POL          |
| Polygon Amoy      | POL          |
| Fantom Opera      | FTM          |
| Avalanche (C-Net) | AVAX         |

## Provider Types

| Type        | Description                                                                                                                                   |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Default** | Standard private key–based provider. You can supply your own private key, or leave it blank and Extractor will generate a new wallet for you. |
| **HSM**     | Hardware Security Module–based provider for teams that require enterprise-grade key management.                                               |

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Create an Action Provider" icon="plus" href="/smart-contract-actions/action-providers/create-action-provider">
    Register a new wallet as an Action Provider
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect to a Contract" icon="link" href="/smart-contract-actions/action-providers/connect-action-provider">
    Grant the provider permission to call your contract
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deposit Funds" icon="arrow-down-to-line" href="/smart-contract-actions/action-providers/deposit">
    Fund the provider to cover gas fees
  </Card>

  <Card title="Withdraw Funds" icon="arrow-up-from-line" href="/smart-contract-actions/action-providers/withdraw">
    Withdraw remaining balance from a provider
  </Card>
</CardGroup>