# 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](https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/ewx-ecosystem/the-marketplace-app/subscriptions/subscribing-to-a-solution-group) solution group

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

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

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3. Click `Continue` to proceed

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4. Approve the transaction in your wallet

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5. Wait for the transaction to finish execution

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

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FOU1LvnzmkWxT5cZ6NaEb%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4661088b-1e81-44ee-b6da-bbbba45b4c53" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Link worker transaction successful</p></figcaption></figure>