> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.desci.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.desci.com/create-and-publish/create-a-node/create-node.md). # Create Node Create Node • Add Components • Add Information Creating a Node is pretty straightforward. After you have logged into your account ( [Sign Up & Login](/create-and-publish/sign-up-and-login.md)), hit the plus icon Screenshot 2024-01-29 at 15.39.34.jpg

, at the bottom of the icons on the left side bar. This button will open a new Node page layout where you can start adding all your Node information and components, such as your Node title, data files, licensing, authors, etc. in the centre [Viewer](/general-user-overview/node-workspace/viewer.md)panel as well as the [Node Drive Panel](/general-user-overview/node-workspace/node-drive-panel.md) on the left.

Add a New Node by hitting '+' on the sidebar

You can see a condensed suggestion of how you can start creating a Node in the video below. How you can add different components and further information is given in the rest of the [Create a Node](/create-and-publish/create-a-node.md) section.