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# Kubernetes Dashboard

Generated on 12 Apr 2024 from [the Kubernetes Dashboard catalog page](https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/kubernetes-dashboard)

This 1-click allows you to easily install the [Kubernetes Dashboard](https://github.com/kubernetes/dashboard) Helm chart on your DigitalOcean Kubernetes cluster.

The Kubernetes Dashboard offers a user-friendly, web-based interface for managing and monitoring your Kubernetes cluster. It allows you to:

- Visualize your cluster resources, including pods, deployments, services, and nodes.
- Debug applications by viewing logs and resource metrics.
- Manage deployments, rolling updates, and service configuration.
- Gain insights into cluster health and performance.

## Software Included

*This Marketplace listing does not include a detailed software list.*

## Creating an App using the Control Panel

Click the **Deploy to DigitalOcean** button to install a Kubernetes 1-Click Application. If you aren’t logged in, this link will prompt you to log in with your DigitalOcean account.

[![Deploy to DO](https://www.deploytodo.com/do-btn-blue.svg)](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/kubernetes/clusters/new?addonslug=kubernetes-dashboard&nodePools=s-1vcpu-2gb%3A3)

## Creating an App using the API

In addition to creating Kubernetes Dashboard using the control panel, you can also use the [DigitalOcean API](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api). As an example, to create a 3 node DigitalOcean Kubernetes cluster made up of Basic Droplets in the SFO2 region, you can use the following `doctl` command. You need to authenticate with `doctl` with your [API access token](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/create-personal-access-token/index.html.md) and replace the `$CLUSTER_NAME` variable with the chosen name for your cluster in the command below.

```shell
doctl kubernetes clusters create --size s-4vcpu-8gb $CLUSTER_NAME --1-clicks kubernetes-dashboard
```

## Getting Started After Deploying Kubernetes Dashboard

## Getting Started

Once the 1-click deployment is complete, you can access the dashboard from your local machine by port-forwarding as follows.

1. [**Create a Service Account**](https://github.com/kubernetes/dashboard/blob/master/docs/user/access-control/creating-sample-user.md): This is needed for authenticating into the dashboard. You’ll need to generate a token for this account.
2. [**Port-forward the Kubernetes Dashboard**](https://github.com/kubernetes/dashboard/blob/master/docs/user/accessing-dashboard/README.md) to your local machine:

```
kubectl -n kubernetes-dashboard port-forward svc/kubernetes-dashboard-kong-proxy 8443:443
```

3. **Log In to Dashboard**: Access the URL in your local web browser at `https://127.0.0.1:8443/`, and log in using the token you generated for your service account. You may encounter a certificate warning, so make sure to override it.
4. **Explore and Manage**: You’ll now have access to the Kubernetes Dashboard’s intuitive interface. From here, you can explore your cluster’s resources, view pod details, manage deployments, and monitor the health of your cluster.

**Please Note:**

- Ensure that your DigitalOcean Kubernetes cluster is running and accessible before deploying the Kubernetes Dashboard.
- If you encounter any issues or have specific configuration requirements, refer to the documentation provided with the Kubernetes Dashboard 1-click for additional guidance.
- Kubernetes dashboard is a helm chart. Link to [values.yaml](https://github.com/kubernetes/dashboard/tree/master/charts/helm-chart/kubernetes-dashboard). You can customize like you would do any helm chart.