# Add NSX advanced load balancer

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Infrastructure  >  Load Balancers.
2. Click + ADD.
3. From the drop-down list, select **NSX Advanced Load Balancer**.

   The NEW LOAD BALANCER panel opens.  
   ![NSX adv LB](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/api/document/sd00008375en_us/GUID-0257709D-4A5C-441C-9E7B-C5793572100E-high.png)
4. Configure the following parameters: 

   NSX
   :   From the drop-down list, select the configured NSX load balancer.

   NAME
   :   Enter the load balancer name.

   DESCRIPTION
   :   Brief description about the load balancer.

   API HOST \*
   :   Enter the API host name.

   API PORT \*
   :   Enter the PORT number.

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

   AVI CLOUD
   :   From the drop-down list, select the AVI cloud (VMware Avi Load Balancer).
5. Click **SAVE CHANGES**.
