> # Forcing an Interface Addition

> ## Detailed Steps

> To force the addition of a port to a PortChannel using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand ISLs and then select Port Channels in the Physical Attributes pane. You see the PortChannels in the Information pane.
> 2. Click the Channels tab and find the switch and PortChannel that you want to edit.
> 3. Set Members Admin to the interface or list of interfaces that you want to add to the PortChannel.
> 4. Check the Force check box to force this interface addition.
> 5. Click the Apply Changes icon to save any modifications.

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