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Can I Run Kubernetes on Vultr?

Updated on 20 November, 2025

Vultr supports Kubernetes deployments through both self-managed clusters on Compute instances and the fully-managed Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE).

Yes, you can run Kubernetes on Vultr in two main ways, either by deploying your own cluster manually on Vultr Compute instances or by using the fully-managed Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE).

When managing your own cluster, you can integrate Vultr-specific components such as:

  • Vultr Cloud Controller Manager (CCM): Enables Kubernetes to interact with Vultr resources for dynamic provisioning of Vultr Load Balancers, networking, and node management.
  • Vultr Container Storage Interface (CSI): Provides persistent storage integration with Vultr Block Storage.
  • Vultr Add-ons & Automation Tools: Tools like Condor can help streamline cluster deployment and management.

Using VKE, Vultr handles the control plane and worker nodes, automating updates, scaling, and monitoring. This allows you to focus on deploying and running applications while leveraging Vultr’s infrastructure for networking, storage, and security.

With these options, Vultr is fully compatible with Kubernetes workloads, making it a first-class environment for containerized applications.