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# Create Node

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 <img src="/files/eO6mP0A5AUi4GC8QRNaZ" alt="Screenshot 2024-01-29 at 15.39.34.jpg" data-size="line"> , at the bottom of the icons on the left side bar.&#x20;

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.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/JEEozosZn4p2ck8hWI18" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add a New Node by hitting '+' on the sidebar</p></figcaption></figure>

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.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/aA9YAPZnYnGshRPUTxF1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Quick overview of: Adding a New Node, Node Title, Components &#x26; Info</p></figcaption></figure>