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# CLI Auth Node

The `pf9ctl authorize-node` command authorizes the node on which the command is run. When a node is deauthorized, it is marked as offline until the user re-authorizes it. This works similar to the `authorize node` command located in the UI.

## Syntax Example

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```bash
pf9ctl authorize-node
```

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## All Available Commands and Flags

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```bash
# pf9ctl authorize-node --help
Authorizes this node.

Usage:
  pf9ctl authorize-node [flags]

Flags:
  -h, --help         help for authorize-node
      --mfa string   MFA token

Global Flags:
      --no-prompt   disable all user prompts
      --verbose     print verbose logs
```

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## Command Example

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```bash
# pf9ctl authorize-node
 ✓ Loaded Config Successfully
Node authorization started....This may take a few minutes....Check the latest status in UI
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