}

kubernetes: The connection to the server localhost:8080 was refused

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The error

When you try to execute kubectl you get the error:

The connection to the server localhost:8080 was refused - did you specify the right host or port? eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'tutorials_technology-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',114,'0','0'])); Never try to execute kubectl with sudo! NEVER!, this is not a good solution. Check the following solutions below.

Solution 1: Google cloud

When using google cloud follow these steps:

  • Navigate to Container Engine Google Cloud Platform -> Container Engine

  • Click CONNECT on Cluster

  • In your Terminal, use the login credentials to access the cluster.

Solution 2

When you start using the cluster you will need to run:

sudo cp /etc/kubernetes/admin.conf $HOME/ sudo chown $(id -u):$(id -g) $HOME/admin.conf export KUBECONFIG=$HOME/admin.conf