# 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

Enable Solution Group in Manage Subscription

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

Participate into worker node network message

3. Click `Continue` to proceed

4. Approve the transaction in your wallet

5. Wait for the transaction to finish execution

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

--- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/operator-and-worker-accounts/linking-a-worker-account-to-an-operator-account.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.