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# Linking a worker account to an operator account

Before your worker node is able to cast votes, your worker account needs to be linked to an operator account first. This is a one-time step only and you will not be prompted to link again in the future (unless it's being unlinked).

### Prerequisites

* [x] Connected EWX account
* [x] Connected worker account
* [x] [Subscribed](/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/subscriptions/subscribing-to-a-solution-group.md) solution group

1. Click `Enable Solution Group` either from Dashboard or Manage Subscription page

<figure><img src="/files/mraxtW0JL1vL3MggQyLg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enable Solution Group in Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/DeaPyTBHNYzNsVVB2iqX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enable Solution Group in Manage Subscription</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Read through the important information regarding participating into a worker node network. Click `Continue` to proceed or `Dashboard` to cancel

<figure><img src="/files/LFBZgTF0riCYg1MKooZe" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Participate into worker node network message</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click `Continue` to proceed

<figure><img src="/files/H1rsKgmBiJvDRowtFOvO" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Proceed to connect worker account</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Approve the transaction in your wallet

<figure><img src="/files/cRyLO2G4t738unLaFDey" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Pending confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Wait for the transaction to finish execution

<figure><img src="/files/thL5JgCZpPA7MM9GjBLD" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Executing transaction</p></figcaption></figure>

6. Once you see the transaction successful message, your worker account and operator account are now linked :link:

<figure><img src="/files/NvQmHfBno3WQlyfw99w4" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Link worker transaction successful</p></figcaption></figure>