Manage Kubernetes Clusters
Use this section to operate an existing Kubernetes cluster from the MyAccount portal after it is created. The cluster details page is organized into tabs - Cluster Details, Node Pool, Persistent Volume, LB IP Pool, Backups, Security Groups, Marketplace, Monitoring, Alerts, and Activity Timeline - plus header actions for lifecycle operations (upgrade master plan, committed settings, and delete).
This page is the hub. Each tab and action has its own focused guide linked below.
For creating a cluster, see Create a Cluster.
Available tabs and actions depend on the cluster's current state and your project permissions. The portal hides or disables anything that is not valid for the current state - most tabs become fully usable only once the cluster is Running.
Open the Kubernetes Page
- Log in to MyAccount.
- In the left navigation, go to Compute > Kubernetes.
- The list shows each cluster's Cluster Name, Plan, Master Nodes, Node Pools, and Status.
- Select a cluster name to open its details and tabs.
Use the Search box to filter clusters by name and the tag filter to filter by tag. The Refresh control updates the list. A lock icon next to a cluster name indicates an encrypted cluster; a tag icon opens tag management.
Manage from the List
You can run several actions directly from a cluster row's three-dot Actions menu without opening the cluster:
- Add Node Pool - jump to the Node Pool tab to add a pool (enabled when Running).
- Upgrade Kubernetes Master Plan - open the master plan upgrade page (enabled when Running).
- Add LB IP - jump to the LB IP Pool tab (enabled when Running).
- Committed Cluster Settings / Convert to Committed - manage committed billing (shown for eligible clusters; enabled when Running).
- Delete - delete the cluster (enabled when Running).
A cluster in the Terminating state cannot be opened.
Cluster Statuses
The status drives which tabs and actions are available.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Creating | A new cluster is being provisioned (a few minutes). |
| Provisioning / Deploying | Infrastructure or a configuration change is being applied. |
| Running | Active and operational. |
| Scaling | A node pool is scaling up or down. |
| Upgrading Master | A master node plan upgrade is in progress. |
| Starting / Stopping / Stopped | A node is powering on, powering off, or powered off. |
| Terminating | The cluster is being deleted. |
| Failed | A create, deploy, or undeploy operation failed. |
While a cluster is Creating or Upgrading Master, only the Cluster Details tab is fully usable; other tabs show a "please wait" notice until the cluster is Running.
Tabs
| Tab | What it shows | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster Details | Cluster identity, plan, version, VPC, kubeconfig and token, SSL renewal, committed info. | Cluster Details |
| Node Pool | Worker pools, scaling policies, and the worker-node table with per-node actions. | Node Pools |
| Persistent Volume | Persistent volumes attached to the cluster and dynamic provisioning. | Persistent Volumes |
| LB IP Pool | Reserved external Service IPs and cluster networking. | Networking |
| Security Groups | Security groups attached to the cluster and their rules. | Security Groups |
| Marketplace | Install monitoring and network tools onto the cluster. | Marketplace |
| Monitoring | Per-node CPU, disk, and network metrics. | Monitoring and Alerts |
| Alerts | Threshold alerts for master and worker nodes. | Monitoring and Alerts |
| Activity Timeline | Chronological log of actions performed on the cluster. | Activity Timeline |
Header Actions
The cluster details page header provides lifecycle actions:
| Action | What it does | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Master Plan | Move the control plane to a higher plan in the same series. | Actions |
| Convert to Committed | Convert hourly nodes to a committed plan. | Actions |
| Committed Cluster Settings | Change end-of-term behavior for a committed cluster. | Actions |
| Delete | Permanently delete the cluster. | Actions |
Most header and node actions require the Running state and the appropriate update or delete permission on your project.
Related Resources
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Kubernetes Concepts | Master/worker roles, node pools, and networking. |
| Connect to a Cluster | kubeconfig, kubectl, and the dashboard. |
| Autoscaling | Scaling policy details. |
| Kubernetes Guides | In-cluster how-to guides. |
| Troubleshoot Kubernetes | Resolve common issues. |