---
title: Add node to existing cluster
description: Add nodes to an existing InfluxDB Enterprise v1 cluster.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/enterprise_influxdb/v1/administration/manage/clusters/add-nodes/
estimated_tokens: 176
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/enterprise_influxdb/v1/administration/manage/clusters/add-nodes/
date: '2025-10-24T12:52:47-05:00'
lastmod: '2025-10-24T12:52:47-05:00'
---

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:

     ```
     influxd-ctl add-data <new_data_node_host>:<port>
     ```

   * From a remote server, run:

     ```
     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/).