.. _minio-operator-console:

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MinIO Operator Console
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The Operator Console provides a rich user interface for deploying and 
managing MinIO Tenants on Kubernetes infrastructure. Installing the 
MinIO :ref:`Kubernetes Operator <deploy-operator-kubernetes>` automatically
installs and configures the Operator Console.

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   :alt: MinIO Operator Console

This page summarizes the functions available with the MinIO Operator Console.

Use the :mc-cmd:`kubectl minio proxy` command to temporarily forward 
traffic between the local host machine and the MinIO Operator Console:

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   kubectl minio proxy

The command returns output similar to the following:

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   Starting port forward of the Console UI.

   To connect open a browser and go to http://localhost:9090

   Current JWT to login: TOKEN

Open your browser to the specified URL and enter the JWT Token into the 
login page.

Tenant Management
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The MinIO Operator Console supports deploying, managing, and monitoring 
MinIO Tenants on the Kubernetes cluster.

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   :alt: MinIO Operator Console

You can :ref:`deploy a MinIO Tenant <minio-k8s-deploy-minio-tenant>` through the 
Operator Console.

The Operator Console automatically detects any MinIO Tenants 
deployed on the cluster, whether provisioned through the Operator Console 
or through the :ref:`MinIO Kubernetes Plugin <minio-k8s-deploy-minio-tenant-commandline>`.

For each listed tenant, select :guilabel:`MANAGE` to open an in-browser
view of that tenant's MinIO Console. You can use this view to directly manage
the tenant through the Operator UI.

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   :alt: MinIO Operator Tenant Console

Select :guilabel:`VIEW` to view the Tenant details and configurations. 
You can modify, expand, upgrade, and delete the Tenant from this view.

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   :alt: MinIO Operator Tenant View