# IActivatorProvider.GetActivator

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

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

Gets an activator for the specified type.

### Returns

The activator.