# IActivatorProvider Methods

[Type overview](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.serialization/orleans.serialization.serializers.iactivatorprovider/)

## GetActivator {#getactivator-1-6aeef14f}

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```csharp
public abstract IActivator<T> GetActivator<T>()
```

Gets an activator for the specified type.

### Returns

The activator.