# Instructions: how to use the PCP process **URL:** \ **Category:** Parameter Change Proposals (PCP)\ **Created:** [9 October 2023 08:24 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/instructions-how-to-use-the-pcp-process/122693 "2023-10-09T08:24:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
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Greetings, Cardano community! The Parameter Committee meets every 3 weeks to discus all parameters relating to the Cardano protocol including network, technical and economic parameters, providing technical advice and recommendations on updatable parameter settings.The Parameter Change Proposals (PCP) process is designed to be inclusive and transparent, allowing any community member to propose and discuss parameter changes. We would like you to participate and test this process, and we appreciate your feedback so we can refine it. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to follow the PCP process and request a technical recommendation from the Parameter Committee. **Step 1: Proposing a Parameter Change** The first step to initiate a discussion about a potential parameter change is to create a topic on the Cardano forum inside this category. Please include as much information as possible to provide some context for the community and start a conversation. To ensure clarity and organization, use the following format for your topic title: PCP\_ParameterName\_ProposerName Replace “ParameterName” with the specific parameter you want to discuss and “ProposerName” with your own name or pseudonym. This format helps the PCP identify the parameter under consideration and its proposer easily. **Step 2: Engaging the Community with a Poll (optional)** After posting your proposal on the forum, you can consult the broader Cardano community. You can create a poll on the forum to gather opinions and gauge the community’s support for your proposed parameter change. The feedback from fellow Cardano enthusiasts is essential, as it can inform about its relevance and help you refine the proposal before requesting a recommendation from the Parameter Committee. **Step 3: Template Submission for Technical Review and Recommendation** Once the discussion about your proposal has already started, you can request a technical review and recommendation from the Parameter Committee. To make this process more straightforward, the Parameter Committee provides a template for you to use. This template should be filled out with relevant information about your proposed parameter change and some use cases so different scenarios are described, reflecting the effects of the proposed parameter change. This will help the committee better understand your proposal and evaluate its feasibility and impact. Please make a copy of this document, don’t edit the original template: > **[PCP\_template\_V0.1 (Public)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7jEKef0n1-LU5LCuc5CJzQJIM6fRKygYBY88b-X-Hk/edit)** > > PCP - Parameter Committee Proposal This form is used to initiate discussions in the parameter committee, an advisory group consisting of experts in the fields of Network, Technical and Economic principles and Cardano protocol parameters. Approved... **Step 4: PCP Evaluation and Decision** The Parameter Committee will carefully review your proposal, taking into account the technical aspects, community feedback, and the overall impact on the Cardano network. They will provide a recommendation based on their evaluation, which may include acceptance, rejection, or further refinement of the proposal. **Conclusion** By following the outlined steps, you can actively participate in shaping the future of Cardano. Your input and engagement are vital in ensuring the network’s continued growth and success. Remember that Cardano is a community-driven project, and your voice matters. So, go ahead and propose those parameter changes, engage with the PCP process, and be a part of Cardano’s ongoing evolution. Together, we can make Cardano even better! --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.cardano.org/t/instructions-how-to-use-the-pcp-process/122693)._