# 5. Create an EKS Worker Node

To create an EKS Worker Node, navigate to **Cloud Services** -> **Hosts**, and click **Add**. The **Add Host** page displays. Enter the following details:

**Friendly Name**: `host01`

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If you click **Advanced Options**, you’ll see that the **Agent Platform** field is automatically set to **EKS Linux** for this new node.
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<figure><img src="/files/XCNztjOp4zLhjrwiAYne" alt=""><figcaption><p>The <strong>Add Host</strong> page</p></figcaption></figure>

Click **Add**. It may take a few minutes for the Worker Node to be complete. Wait until the **Status** displays `Running` and **Fleet** displays `Connected`.


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