nodetool join

Causes the node to join the ring.

Causes the node to join the ring.

Synopsis

install_location/bin/nodetool <options> join
Table 1. Options
Short Long Description
-h --host Hostname or IP address.
-p --port Port number.
-pwf --password-file Password file path.
-pw --password Password.
-u --username Remote JMX agent username.
-- Separates an option from an argument that could be mistaken for a option.

Description

Causes the node to join the ring, assuming the node was initially not started in the ring using the -Djoin_ring=false cassandra utility option. The joining node should be properly configured with the desired options for seed list, initial token, and auto-bootstrapping.