# Adding a Server

To add a running, JSON-configured `tibemsd` to Central Administration:

## Procedure

1. Open the Central Administration web interface. For details, see Central Administration Web Interface Access.
2. Navigate to the main Server List page in Central Administration by clicking the Servers link.
3. In the filter box, enter a name to identify the server. For example, `server1`. The server name entered here is used only in Central Administration and must be unique.

   Names can only contain letters, digits, dashes and underscores. Spaces are not allowed.

4. Click Create.
5. In the box that appears, enter the URL on which the Central Administration server will connect to the EMS server. For example, `tcp://localhost:7222`.
6. Click Add Server.

## Result

The Central Administration server attempts to connect to the EMS server using the URL provided. After successfully connecting, the new server appears in the list of managed servers and can be accessed and configured through the web interface. The server configuration file is saved to the deployment archive.

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