# Add an agent to an on-prem group
PREREQUISITES
You must create an on-prem group before you can set up an on-prem agent.
Complete the following steps to set up an on-prem agent in Workato:
1
Sign in to Workato.
2
Go to Tools > On-prem groups and select the on-prem group in which you plan to add an agent.
3
Click Add new agent.
4
Provide a meaningful Agent name and select the Operating system (OS) where you plan to install the agent.
Choose OS
5
Download and then start the installer.
Install agent
6
Refer to the following OS-specific guides to complete the remaining installation steps:
Refer to Run an on-prem agent to activate an agent after installation.
# Next steps
You can perform the following actions after setting up an on-prem group and adding an on-prem agent:
- Set up recipe connections with on-prem agents.
- Configure connection profiles for your agents.
- Upgrade your on-prem agent.
- Set up password encryption.
- Set up a proxy environment for your on-prem agent.
- Toggle the active/inactive status of your on-prem agents.
- Connect to legacy applications using Java.
Last updated: 6/16/2025, 4:25:37 PM