# Join a Network

This document guide you through the process of joining an existing network
of isle hosts. If instead you wish to create a new network for others to join
then see the [Creating a New Network][creating-a-new-network] page.

To join an existing network you will need to first obtain a `bootstrap.json`
file. The `bootstrap.json` file contains all information required for your
particular host to join the network, and must be generated and provided to you
by an admin for the network.

Once obtained, you can join the network by doing:

```bash
isle network join --bootstrap-path /path/to/bootstrap.json
```

After a few moments you will have successfully joined the network!

[creating-a-new-network]: ../admin/creating-a-new-network.md