# 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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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`.