# Adding Nodes via Governance Proposal Since release 1.22, Secret Network limited the admission of new nodes. Starting with release 1.23 and until further notice, the addition of new nodes is only available via governance. It is also possible to add nodes hosted in Micrsoft Azure without any limitations (see [Adding an Azure Node](/secret-network-documentation/infrastructure/running-a-node-validator/adding-an-azure-node.md)) ### Issuing the Proposal A new governance proposal type has been added: ``` MsgUpdateMachineWhitelistProposal ``` In order to create such proposal, use:\ `secretcli tx gov draft-proposal` Pick the MsgUpdateMachineWhitelist, choose `/secret.Compute.v1betal.MsgUpdateMachineWhitelistProposal` type and follow the instructions in the wizard. Enter the machineId when prompted to `Enter msg machine id`. More than one machineID can be entered, separated by commas. ### Confirmation Transaction after Proposal Passes After the proposal is passed, it is necessary to send a confirmation transaction so that the information on the proposal is received by the enclave: `secretcli tx compute update-machine-whitelist ` The `machine_ids` must exactly match the string entered in the proposal \ Once the transaction succeeds, the Enclave will receive the new machine\_id(s) and the new node(s) will be able to register on Secret Network --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.scrt.network/secret-network-documentation/infrastructure/running-a-node-validator/adding-nodes-via-governance-proposal.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.