> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gcore.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connect to your nodes via SSH To connect to a Kubernetes worker node over SSH, first attach a floating IP address to the node, then connect using the SSH key configured for the cluster. ## Assign a floating IP address 1\. In the [Gcore Customer Portal](https://portal.gcore.com), navigate to **Cloud** > **Managed Kubernetes**, then click the cluster name. Managed Kubernetes clusters list with cluster names, Kubernetes versions, and status 2\. In the **Pools** section, expand the pool, find the target node, and click **Attach IP** in the **Floating IP** row. Cluster overview with pool expanded, showing a node row with the Attach IP link in the Floating IP field 3\. On the **Floating IPs** page, choose one of the following options: ### Create a new floating IP Enable the **Attach to existing instance** toggle, select **Virtual machine** as the instance type, select the node and the interface, then click **Create a new floating IP**. Floating IPs are not recommended for high-traffic workloads. Sustained traffic may impact network stability. Floating IPs page with Attach to existing instance enabled, showing Instance type, Select instance, and Select interface fields ### Attach an existing floating IP Find the address in the list below the form and click **Attach to instance**, then select the node and the interface. The floating IP is now attached to the node. Once the node has a reachable public address, connect to it over SSH. ## Connect to a node via SSH Run the following command, replacing `[floating IP address]` with the node's floating IP and `[path to the private SSH key]` with the path to the private key: ```sh theme={null} ssh ubuntu@[floating IP address] -i "[path to the private SSH key]" ```