# Switching worker node location to remote
### Prerequisites
* [x] Connected EWX account
* [x] Worker node account set up locally
1. In Dashboard page, look for `Select Where to Run Worker Node` that is located on the left panel of the screen and click on the switch button to change worker node location from `In this machine` to a remote location
Switch worker node location
2. Click `Continue` to proceed with switching worker node location
Set remote worker node
3. Confirm your currently linked worker account address, click `Accept`
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If you have not link your operator account yet, then you will have to enter the remote worker address
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