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How to fix "Feature Gate Not Enabled" in Kubernetes

How to fix Feature Gate Not Enabled in Kubernetes

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The "Feature Gate Not Enabled" error occurs when you try to use a Kubernetes feature that requires enabling a feature gate on the API server or kubelet.

What this error means

Kubernetes uses feature gates to control experimental or beta features.

Typical symptoms

kubectl apply returns Feature Gate X not enabled
API server logs show Feature gate disabled

Common causes

Feature gate not enabled on API server
Feature gate not enabled on kubelet

How to fix "Feature Gate Not Enabled"

1Identify which feature gate is required

Check error message for gate name

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Official resources & further reading

📚Kubernetes Official Documentation
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Kubernetes Docs: feature gates(Official Docs)
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Kubernetes Docs: kube apiserver(Official Docs)
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Kubernetes Docs: kubelet(Official Docs)
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github.com: 1020 feature gates
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Stack Overflow: how to enable feature gate in kubernetes(Stack Overflow)

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