> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gov.tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gov.tools/cardano-govtool/using-govtool/governance-actions/propose-a-governance-action.md).
# Propose a Governance Action
To be able to submit a proposal for Governance Action, you will need to connect your wallet to GovTool in order to verify your identity.
Please follow the step by step guideline
1. Navigate to
2. Click "Connect to Propose"
3. Click "Proposals"
4. Click "Verify your identity"
5. Select your wallet and connect.
6. Click "Propose a Governance Action"
7. Click "Create new Proposal"
8. Please ensure that you fill in all the required fields. It is important to complete every mandatory section to proceed successfully.
9. Once you have filled in all the required fields, please click "Continue" to proceed to the next step.
10. Then click on "Submit"
10. Before submitting the proposal as a Governance Action, it is recommended to add a poll as a temperature check. To do this, click on "Add a poll."
11. After the poll has closed, you can submit the proposal as a Governance Action.