Kubectl Use-context [new] May 2026

This changes the current context only – it doesn’t merge or modify your kubeconfig file permanently.

Use kubectl use-context instead.

It lets you instantly switch between clusters, namespaces, or users without editing config files. kubectl use-context

kubectl config current-context Rename contexts for clarity: This changes the current context only – it

# List all available contexts kubectl config get-contexts kubectl config use-context my-prod-cluster kubectl use-context