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title: Kubernetes clusters
description: Users can request just-in-time access at the cluster, namespace, or pod level.
component: privilege
page_id: privilege:privileged-access-management:user-tasks/cloud/kubernetes-clusters
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/privilege/privileged-access-management/user-tasks/cloud/kubernetes-clusters.html
revdate: February 16, 2026
section_ids:
  requsting-access-cluster: Requesting access to a cluster
  requesting-access-namespace: Requesting access to a namespace
---

# Kubernetes clusters

Users can request just-in-time (JIT) access at the cluster, namespace, or pod level.

1. In the PingOne Privilege user console, go to **Cloud > Targets**.

2. Select the cloud and the account.

3. Choose **Kube Clusters**.

4. Select the cloud type and account to find the Kube Clusters, or search by name.

## Requesting access to a cluster

To request access to a cluster:

1. Click **Request**.

2. Select the cluster-level permissions from the list:

   * `ProcyonKubectlAdmin`

   * `ProcyonKubectlClusterAdmin`

   * `ProcyonKubectlEdit`

   * `ProcyonKubectlView`

3. Choose the duration and submit the request.

## Requesting access to a namespace

To request access to a specific namespace:

1. Click **More Info** for the cluster.

2. On the **Resources** tab, select the desired namespace.

3. Select permissions, choose duration, and submit the request.