Managing Kubernetes service accounts
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Updated at May 5, 2026
Kubernetes service accounts are accounts for applications and processes running in pods. In the management console, you can create and delete Kubernetes service accounts in Managed Service for Kubernetes without using kubectl.
Creating a service account
You can create service accounts in the management console in the same way as when using the kubectl create serviceaccount <service_account_name> -n <namespace_name> command.
Management console
- In the management console, navigate to the folder dashboard and select Managed Service for Kubernetes.
- Click the cluster name and select Access management in the left-hand panel.
- In the top-right corner, click Create and select Service accounts.
- In the window that opens, enter the service account Name.
- In the drop-down list, select the Namespace to create the service account in.
- Click Add.
Deleting a service account
Deleting a service account is equivalent to running the kubectl delete serviceaccount <service_account_name> -n <namespace_name> command.
To delete a service account:
Management console
- In the management console, navigate to the folder dashboard and select Managed Service for Kubernetes.
- Click the cluster name and select Access management in the left-hand panel.
- In the service account line, click and select Delete.
- Confirm the action.