---
title: Master Node Added
description: Describes what AutoOps detects and surfaces with the Master Node Added insight: A master-eligible node was added to the cluster topology.
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/elastic/autoops-insights/tree/main/elasticsearch/master_node_added
products:
  - Elastic Cloud Enterprise
  - Elastic Cloud Hosted
  - Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes
  - Elasticsearch
applies_to:
  - Elastic Cloud Hosted: Generally available
  - Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes: Generally available
  - Elastic Cloud Enterprise: Generally available
  - Self-managed Elastic deployments: Generally available
---

# Master Node Added
A master-eligible node was added to the cluster topology. Adding masters can shift load on existing nodes during elections and cluster-state updates.
<note>
  For a complete list of insights, refer to [AutoOps insights](https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/elastic/autoops-insights/tree/main/elasticsearch).
</note>


## Insight details


| Field     | Value                                                     |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Component | Elasticsearch                                             |
| Severity  | Medium                                                    |
| Scope     | Cluster                                                   |
| Domains   | performance, high-availability, node-lifecycle, stability |


## Example: What you might see in AutoOps

The following is an example of what you might see when this insight is triggered. Real insights use live data and links from your deployment or cluster.

### Master node was added to cluster


#### What was detected

Nodes: - `es-data-01`

#### Recommendations

No recommendations are linked to this insight.

#### Background and impact

Impact: when nodes get added other nodes might be more loaded