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# How to Add a Node Group in a Cluster?

To add a node group, follow the steps given below:

**Step 1:** [Login](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?m=ace_product_register_addon\&action=login) to your account.

**Step 2:** Navigate to **Kubernetes** and then click on **Overview**.

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**Step 3:** Click on the cluster name for which you want to add a node group.

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**Step 4:** Click the **Compute** tab.

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**Step 5:** Click **Add Node Group.**

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**Step 6:** Enter the details and click **Create Node Group**.

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| Field                 | Description                                                                     |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**              | Enter name for worker node group.                                               |
| **Flavor Type**       | Select your flavor type from the dropdown.                                      |
| **Flavor**            | Select your flavor from the dropdown.                                           |
| **Number of Workers** | Enter the number of worker nodes in a node group within the Kubernetes cluster. |
| **Root Volume**       | Enter the storage volume attached to each node.                                 |
| **Security Group**    | Select security group from the dropdown.                                        |