Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster
Create a Managed Kubernetes Cluster from the Deploy Kubernetes page in my.cubepath.com. Most options are pre-filled, so you can launch in a few clicks.
Note: Your account must be verified before you can deploy.
Deploy
### Name your cluster
Pick the **project** and a **cluster name** (lowercase letters, numbers and dashes).
### Choose version and control plane
Select the **Kubernetes version** (the default is pre-selected) and optionally enable a **high-availability control plane** (+$20.00/mo).
### Pick region and instance type
Choose a **location** in **Miami (MIA)**, **Houston (HOU)** or **Barcelona (BCN)**, then an instance type for the worker nodes.
### Configure node pools
Set each pool's **name**, **plan** and **node count** (1–100). **Auto Scale** is on by default; add more pools with **Add Pool**.
### Deploy
Optionally adjust **Advanced Settings** (IPv4/IPv6, pod/service CIDRs, private network), then click **Deploy Cluster**.
Important: Disabling public IPv6 requires attaching a private network first, so worker nodes stay reachable.
Access
Clusters are accessed with kubectl, not SSH. Once the cluster is active, open it, click Cluster Management, then Download Kubeconfig to get the <cluster>-kubeconfig.yaml file. Point kubectl at it:
export KUBECONFIG=./<cluster>-kubeconfig.yaml
kubectl get nodes
Manage your cluster
Open a cluster to find these tabs:
| Tab | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Overview | Status, version, location, worker count and the cluster API endpoint. |
| Node Pools | Add, remove and scale node pools, and set auto-scale min/max limits. |
| Network | Review the pod and service CIDRs, API endpoint and private network. |
| Addons | Browse and install or uninstall cluster addons by category. |
| Load Balancers | View load balancers backing services exposed from the cluster. |
| Metrics | Cluster usage graphs (coming soon). |
| Activity | History of actions performed on the cluster. |
Warning: Deleting a cluster removes all worker nodes and workloads. Enable protection from Cluster Management to prevent accidental deletion.