# Node

Node is similar to a JDK (java development kit) file for Java or an SDK(software development kit)file for any software a prerequisite set of files, that should be present in the system of every Software Tester.‌

To run the Test cases creating Node is Mandatory. You can add Node from the Administration menu. After adding the Node you need to download a License File in the System Files in your local device to continue proper testing.‌

The above image you can see "Download License File" which is created only after adding Node.‌

**Steps for Node creation:**‌

**STEP 1**: **Login** -> **Administration** -> **Node** -> **Create Node**‌

**STEP 2**: Give proper details of the Node and save it.‌

**STEP 3:** After saving it you will a find Download License File as shown in the below image.

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**STEP 4**: paste the license file into the QATTS system files folder.​‌

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**Note**: The above steps are done only when we create a new node.‌

**STEP 5:** start the Agent service and wait until u get this screen with last line as **Subscribed to / user /queue / agent** as shown in the below image.​‌

![](https://gblobscdn.gitbook.com/assets%2F-MgdWk21zETVSCGfZEts%2F-MgkRS4zEoXnSS4_Ny-9%2F-MgkSv99LWYojEBtxws_%2FMicrosoftTeams-image%20\(27\).png?alt=media\&token=9c664967-aa14-45c2-831a-a5a38f72e36f)

Now your system is ready to run QATTS.‌

**Note**: Every time Agent service should be started before running tests in QATTS.


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