How to Scale Node Pools in a Vultr Kubernetes Engine Cluster

1 min readUpdated 26 May 2026

Scaling a Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE) cluster involves adjusting the number of worker nodes to match fluctuating workload demands. This can be done by either adding new Node Pools to expand the cluster or resizing existing ones, ensuring the cluster can efficiently handle changing application requirements while maintaining optimal performance. Vultr Kubernetes Engine offers an intuitive process for scaling Node Pools based on the needs of your application.

Follow this guide to scale a node pool in your Vultr Kubernetes Engine cluster on your Vultr account using the Vultr Console, API, CLI, or Terraform.

Navigate to Products and click Kubernetes.
Click your target VKE cluster to open its management page.
Click Nodes.
To add a new Node Pool, click Add Node Pool.
Select a Node Pool Type and Plan from the drop-down.
Provide a Label and select Number of Nodes to attach to the cluster.
Click Create Node Pool. This will add a new Node Pool to the VKE cluster.
Click Number of Nodes to resize any existing Node Pool.
Choose a Scaling Type amongst Autoscale and Manual.
- For Autoscale: set the Minimum Nodes and Maximum Nodes.
- For Manual: set the number of Nodes.
Click Apply to resize the Node Pool.

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