# Creating a worker account ### Prerequisite * [x] Connected EWX account 1. Click on `Set Worker Account` on the left panel located under Total EWT Balance in your Dashboard

2. Click `Next` (with default to "In this machine") to proceed

3. Click `Generate account`

4. Click `Confirm`

5. Create a password and re-enter it for verification. Click `Create Worker Node Account`. You will be prompted to enter this password during app start up in order to unlock your worker account

6. Click `Backup Mnemonic` and store the file somewhere safe before clicking on `Continue`

7. Verify the mnemonic based on your backup file in the next screen and click `Continue`

8. Congratulations, your worker account is successfully created :tada:

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