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How to Connect to a Kubernetes Pod Shell with kubectl exec

calendar_today February 9, 2026 person domain mirantis

Are you managing many applications in Kubernetes and need to access their container’s shell for troubleshooting and debugging? The kubectl exec command lets you run commands and open interactive shell sessions inside running containers in your Kubernetes pods. This article will cover everything you need to know to connect to a Kubernetes pod shell and execute commands inside its running containers.

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