---
title: Add node to existing cluster
description: Add nodes to an existing InfluxDB Enterprise cluster.
aliases:
menu:
  enterprise_influxdb_v1:
    name: Add nodes
    parent: Manage clusters
weight: 19
---

To add a data node to an existing cluster, follow the steps below.

1. Install and start a new data node.
   Complete steps 1–3 of the [data node installation instructions](/enterprise_influxdb/v1/introduction/installation/data_node_installation/#add-dns-entries-for-each-of-your-servers).
2. To join the new node to the cluster, do one of the following:

    - From a meta node, run:

      ```sh
      influxd-ctl add-data <new_data_node_host>:<port>
      ```
      
    - From a remote server, run:

      ```sh
      influxd-ctl -bind <existing_meta_node:8091> add-data <new_data_node_host>:<port>
      ```

3. (Optional) [Rebalance the cluster](/enterprise_influxdb/v1/administration/manage/clusters/rebalance/).