diff --git a/src/index.mjs b/src/index.mjs
index b2df75f..4ff8637 100644
--- a/src/index.mjs
+++ b/src/index.mjs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ helixbridge
                       helixbridge register
                         --group=mainnet
                         --datadir=/path/to/config
+                        --accept
 
   encrypt             encrypt a private key
                       helixbridge encrypt
diff --git a/src/register/index.js b/src/register/index.js
index dc7042d..2a911a1 100644
--- a/src/register/index.js
+++ b/src/register/index.js
@@ -150,18 +150,22 @@ async function handle(options) {
     return;
   }
 
-  await safe.init(options);
-  switch (register.type) {
-    case 'lnv3':
-      await lnv3.register(options);
-      break;
-    case 'lnv2-default':
-      await lnv2Default.register(options);
-      break;
-    case 'lnv2-opposite':
-      await lnv2Opposite.register(options);
-      break;
+  const accepted = arg.option('accept');
+  if (accepted) {
+    await safe.init(options);
+    switch (register.type) {
+      case 'lnv3':
+        await lnv3.register(options);
+        break;
+      case 'lnv2-default':
+        await lnv2Default.register(options);
+        break;
+      case 'lnv2-opposite':
+        await lnv2Opposite.register(options);
+        break;
+    }
   }
+
   await ensureLock(ensureLockOptions, true);
   console.log(chalk.green(`the bridge ${_identifyRegisterName(register)} registered`));
 }