kubectl port-forward

SafePort-forward

kubectl port-forward <pod> <local>:<remote> -n <ns>

Forwards an in-cluster pod/service to a local port for testing.

Examples

kubectl port-forward svc/web 8080:80 -n prodForward to localhost:8080

Syntax

kubectl port-forward <pod|svc> <local>:<remote> -n <ns>

Before you run it

Temporary tunnel; Ctrl+C to stop.

Used when you see

502/504 through the Ingress

Port-forward to bypass the Ingress and isolate

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Related commands

kubectl get svcList services
kubectl execExec into a pod

The same reference, with no signal at all

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