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---
layout: docs
page_title: operator - Command
description: |-
The "operator" command groups subcommands for operators interacting with
Vault. Most users will not need to interact with these commands.
---
# operator
The `operator` command groups subcommands for operators interacting with Vault.
Most users will not need to interact with these commands.
## Examples
Initialize a new Vault cluster:
```shell-session
$ vault operator init
Unseal Key 1: sP/4C/fwIDjJmHEC2bi/1Pa43uKhsUQMmiB31GRzFc0R
Unseal Key 2: kHkw2xTBelbDFIMEgEC8NVX7NDSAZ+rdgBJ/HuJwxOX+
Unseal Key 3: +1+1ZnkQDfJFHDZPRq0wjFxEuEEHxDDOQxa8JJ/AYWcb
Unseal Key 4: cewseNJTLovmFrgpyY+9Hi5OgJlJgGGCg7PZyiVdPwN0
Unseal Key 5: wyd7rMGWX5fi0k36X4e+C4myt5CoTmJsHJ0rdYT7BQcF
Initial Root Token: 6662bb4a-afd0-4b6b-faad-e237fb564568
# ...
```
Force a Vault to resign leadership in a cluster:
```shell-session
$ vault operator step-down
Success! Stepped down: https://127.0.0.1:8200
```
Rotate Vault's underlying encryption key:
```shell-session
$ vault operator rotate
Success! Rotated key
Key Term 2
Install Time 01 Jan 07 12:30 UTC
```
## Usage
```text
Usage: vault operator <subcommand> [options] [args]
# ...
Subcommands:
generate-root Generates a new root token
init Initializes a server
key-status Provides information about the active encryption key
rekey Generates new unseal keys
rotate Rotates the underlying encryption key
seal Seals the Vault server
step-down Forces Vault to resign active duty
unseal Unseals the Vault server
```
For more information, examples, and usage about a subcommand, click on the name
of the subcommand in the sidebar.