# Add FortiADC load balancer

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Infrastructure  >  load balancers.
2. Click + ADD.
3. From the drop-down list, select **FortiADC**.

   The NEW LOAD BALANCER panel opens.  
   ![FortiADC lb](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/api/document/sd00008375en_us/GUID-70A960BC-376C-493B-A101-3E02EB65C9C2-high.png)
4. Configure the following parameters: 

   GROUP \*
   :   From the drop-down list, select the group for the load balancer.

   CLOUD \*
   :   From the drop-down list, select the cloud that hosts the load balancer.

   NAME \*
   :   Enter the load balancer name.

   DESCRIPTION
   :   Identifying information displayed on the load balancer list page.

   API URL \*
   :   Enter the URL of the FortiADC API.
   :   For example, <http://10.30.21.55>.

   API PORT \*
   :   Enter the FortiADC API port.
   :   For example, 80

   CREDENTIALS
   :   **USERNAME \***: Enter FortiADC service account username.
   :   **PASSWORD \***: Enter FortiADC service account password.

   VIRTUAL NAME
   :   Enter the naming pattern for new FortiADC Virtual Servers.
   :   If blank, defaults to `morph_lb_${loadBalancer.id}`.

   SERVICE NAME
   :   Enter the naming pattern for new FortiADC Services.
   :   If blank, defaults to `morph_service_${container.id}`.

   SERVER NAME
   :   Enter the naming pattern for new FortiADC Servers.
   :   If blank, defaults to `morph_server_${server.id}`.
5. Click **SAVE CHANGES**.
