# Starting an OS process on a managed node using Fleet Manager
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You can use Fleet Manager to start a process on a managed node.

**To start a process with Fleet Manager**

1. Open the Amazon Systems Manager console at [https://console.amazonaws.cn/systems-manager/](https://console.amazonaws.cn/systems-manager/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Fleet Manager**.

1. Select the link of the managed node you want to start a process on.

1. Choose **Tools, Processes**.

1. Select **Start new process**.

1. For **Process name or full path**, enter the name of the process or the full path to the executable.

1. (Optional) For **Working directory**, enter the directory path where you want the process to run.