// Module included in the following assemblies:
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// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/installing/installing-oadp-aws.adoc
// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/installing/installing-oadp-azure.adoc
// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/installing/installing-oadp-gcp.adoc
// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/installing/installing-oadp-mcg.adoc
// * backup_and_restore/application_backup_and_restore/installing/installing-oadp-ocs.adoc

:_mod-docs-content-type: PROCEDURE
[id="oadp-installing-operator_{context}"]
= Installing the OADP Operator

You install the OpenShift API for Data Protection (OADP) Operator on {product-title} {product-version} by using Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM).

The OADP Operator installs link:https://{velero-domain}/docs/v{velero-version}/[Velero {velero-version}].

.Prerequisites

* You must be logged in as a user with `cluster-admin` privileges.

.Procedure

. In the {product-title} web console, click *Operators* -> *OperatorHub*.
. Use the *Filter by keyword* field to find the *OADP Operator*.
. Select the *OADP Operator* and click *Install*.
. Click *Install* to install the Operator in the `openshift-adp` project.
. Click *Operators* -> *Installed Operators* to verify the installation.
