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Updated on 2024-07-04 GMT+08:00

How Can I Access a Cluster API Server?

You can use either of the following methods to access a cluster API server:

  • (Recommended) Through the cluster API. This access mode uses certificate authentication. It is suitable for API calls on scale thanks to its direct connection to the API Server. This is a recommended option.
  • API Gateway. This access mode uses token authentication. You need to obtain a toke using your account. This access mode applies to small-scale API calls. API gateway flow control may be triggered when APIs are called on scale.

For details, see Kubernetes APIs.