# Lens Support & Troubleshooting **URL:** https://forums.k8slens.dev/c/lens-support/194.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.k8slens.dev/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.k8slens.dev/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.k8slens.dev/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Cant connect to a cluster - Error while proxying request: getting credentials: decoding stdout: no kind "ExecCredential" is registered for version "client.authentication.k8s.io/v1alpha1" in scheme "pkg/runtime/scheme.go:100"](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cant-connect-to-a-cluster-error-while-proxying-request-getting-credentials-decoding-stdout-no-kind-execcredential-is-registered-for-version-client-authentication-k8s-io-v1alpha1-in-scheme-pkg-runtime-scheme-go-100/6020)
**Author:** [@petrokulbida](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/petrokulbida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cant-connect-to-a-cluster-error-while-proxying-request-getting-credentials-decoding-stdout-no-kind-execcredential-is-registered-for-version-client-authentication-k8s-io-v1alpha1-in-scheme-pkg-runtime-scheme-go-100/6020 "2025-05-12T07:12:07Z")
ERROR E0509 14:59:47.857012 23316 proxy\_server.go:147\] Error while proxying request: getting credentials: decoding stdout: no kind “ExecCredential” is registered for version “client.authentication.k8s.io/v1alpha1” in … --- ## [Port Forward shouldn't always be Random port by default](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/port-forward-shouldnt-always-be-random-port-by-default/5923)
**Author:** [@lkjcdjklvcxkjl](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/lkjcdjklvcxkjl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/port-forward-shouldnt-always-be-random-port-by-default/5923 "2025-05-05T06:56:19Z")
Instead it should use the port that you’re trying to forward. For example, if I forward 5005, it will default to port 5005 in the menu, as long as I don’t currently have the port forwarded in Lens, and it isn’t :80 or a… --- ## [I'm unable to access a remote cluster on Lens](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/im-unable-to-access-a-remote-cluster-on-lens/3150)
**Author:** [@lufele](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/lufele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/im-unable-to-access-a-remote-cluster-on-lens/3150 "2025-04-28T09:57:07Z")
Hi team kindly assist I’m trying to connect on my remote cluster using lens however I’m getting this error. E0409 14:37:46.271589 60462 proxy\_server.go:147\] Error while proxying request: tls: failed to verify certificat… --- ## [Lens startup issue with Lens Setup 2025.4.92142-latest](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-startup-issue-with-lens-setup-2025-4-92142-latest/5899)
**Author:** [@tmunkhb](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/tmunkhb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-startup-issue-with-lens-setup-2025-4-92142-latest/5899 "2025-04-24T11:59:33Z")
Hi everyone, I recently updated Lens desktop to Lens Setup 2025.4.92142-latest and since then I am not able to boot up the app with below error: I am on my work laptop and have limited access so not sure why Lens … --- ## [Can not exec to pod when update 2023.9.290703 on MacOS](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/can-not-exec-to-pod-when-update-2023-9-290703-on-macos/1799)
**Author:** [@tannb](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/tannb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/can-not-exec-to-pod-when-update-2023-9-290703-on-macos/1799 "2025-04-24T11:59:03Z")
I’ve just updated Lens Desktop to version 2023.9.290703-latest Extension API: 6.22.5 on Mac OS intel, and then I can not open the terminal on Lens and exec to the pod’s container by clicking the shell button. The first t… --- ## [cannot port forward while connecting to cluster via SSH Tunneling](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cannot-port-forward-while-connecting-to-cluster-via-ssh-tunneling/5924)
**Author:** [@akotapati](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/akotapati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cannot-port-forward-while-connecting-to-cluster-via-ssh-tunneling/5924 "2025-04-23T09:34:35Z")
I’m not able to port forward any service from lens when connecting to cluster via SSH tunneling using bastion host. Is there a way to provide proxy details while port forwarding from lens. --- ## [Can't open multiple tabs from the same/or different clusters since the last update](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cant-open-multiple-tabs-from-the-same-or-different-clusters-since-the-last-update/5714)
**Author:** [@amitk3293](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/amitk3293)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/cant-open-multiple-tabs-from-the-same-or-different-clusters-since-the-last-update/5714 "2025-04-22T06:05:22Z")
Hey, After the recent update to Lens Desktop, I’ve encountered an issue on my MacBook Pro M3 (running version 15.3.1). Specifically, I’m unable to open multiple tabs from different categories across the same or differen… --- ## [Selecting Pod Logs shows all pod logs - Version: Lens: 2025.3.181451-beta](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/selecting-pod-logs-shows-all-pod-logs-version-lens-2025-3-181451-beta/5782)
**Author:** [@gatoraidab](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/gatoraidab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/selecting-pod-logs-shows-all-pod-logs-version-lens-2025-3-181451-beta/5782 "2025-04-22T05:58:20Z")
Couldn’t find an error to provide feedback on the pre-release versions, so posting here. When selecting a pod with multiple containers to view one particular container, it selects all containers within the pod to show l… --- ## [Issue with Service Account User and Pod Viewer Access in Lens](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/issue-with-service-account-user-and-pod-viewer-access-in-lens/5277)
**Author:** [@arrwind03](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/arrwind03)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/issue-with-service-account-user-and-pod-viewer-access-in-lens/5277 "2025-04-21T09:59:45Z")
In Lens, we encountered an issue with creating and using a service account with pod viewer access. We created an RBAC role to allow our developers to view pod logs, then assigned this viewer role to a service account and… --- ## [Lens Desktop Login error please try again later](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-desktop-login-error-please-try-again-later/3157)
**Author:** [@panwadx](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/panwadx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-desktop-login-error-please-try-again-later/3157 "2025-04-21T09:54:55Z")
Hello All, Could someone help me with the lens desktop activation as i have lens personal subscription but when i try to activate the lens desktop it gave me error " Login error please try again later". Also it redirec… --- ## [Toggle switch next to the filters](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/toggle-switch-next-to-the-filters/5401)
**Author:** [@docker](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/docker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/toggle-switch-next-to-the-filters/5401 "2025-04-17T13:12:04Z")
Hey, Would it be possible to have a toggle switch to quickly enable or disable the filter without having to clear and retype it? --- ## [Screen flickering and only partly displayed](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/screen-flickering-and-only-partly-displayed/5516)
**Author:** [@wopl](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/wopl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/screen-flickering-and-only-partly-displayed/5516 "2025-04-03T08:38:20Z")
Since an update in November my Lens Personal does flicker while having updates on the Workload Overview and other screens. Especially when changing tab from menu. If nothing happens on the screen it will be usable again. … --- ## [Allow a path in Metrics settings for Prometheus service address](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/allow-a-path-in-metrics-settings-for-prometheus-service-address/5822)
**Author:** [@jeansen](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/jeansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/allow-a-path-in-metrics-settings-for-prometheus-service-address/5822 "2025-04-01T21:19:56Z")
Currently, it is not possible to give a full service including a path to Lens for the Prometheus Metrics. I have the problem, that I use Grafana Mimir which exposes - by default - all Metrics like this: http://grafana-… --- ## [Failed to create chart release](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/failed-to-create-chart-release/5781)
**Author:** [@chris.swekel](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/chris.swekel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/failed-to-create-chart-release/5781 "2025-04-01T10:09:27Z")
I get the error: Failed to create chart release: Failed to POST “https://127.0.0.1:44971/api/v2/releases”: Internal Server Error (500) When I try to install ngnix from it’s helm chart. --- ## [Lens network usage](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-network-usage/5750)
**Author:** [@andrey.te](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/andrey.te)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-network-usage/5750 "2025-03-27T08:23:49Z")
I encountered a problem with high cpu and network usage. No terminal windows are open. Only tab workload → pods. After some time, Lens starts consuming network resources. Then the load decreases and increases again. T… --- ## [How do i delete demo-k8s](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/how-do-i-delete-demo-k8s/3911)
**Author:** [@unwired\_splicing052](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/unwired_splicing052)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/how-do-i-delete-demo-k8s/3911 "2025-03-25T12:47:34Z")
I quit the app, remove /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Lens/kubeconfigs/lens-demo-cluster The file is re-created upon restart. :man\_facepalming: :man\_facepalming:t4: In the GUI I cant find anything. --- ## [Node shell not working](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/node-shell-not-working/5749)
**Author:** [@dkocheto](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/dkocheto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/node-shell-not-working/5749 "2025-03-23T08:53:51Z")
When I try to open Node shell, I get how to fix it? --- ## [Lens donot support win7?](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-donot-support-win7/5741)
**Author:** [@zr5849373](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/zr5849373)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-donot-support-win7/5741 "2025-03-17T12:49:33Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I have downloaded the latest Lens install package Lens Setup 2025.2.141554-latest.exe and installation is success. but when i double click the Lens icon, the error popup show that Lens.exe is not a val… --- ## [Latest release of Lens (2025.1.161916) exhausting ephemeral port range on Windows](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/latest-release-of-lens-2025-1-161916-exhausting-ephemeral-port-range-on-windows/5520)
**Author:** [@shanehastings](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/shanehastings)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/latest-release-of-lens-2025-1-161916-exhausting-ephemeral-port-range-on-windows/5520 "2025-03-12T13:05:50Z")
Ever since I upgraded to the latest release on Windows, I’ve noticed some strange behaviour on my desktop. This behaviour manifested in intermittent and total loss of connectivity to network resources (proxy, internet, l… --- ## [Pod is in terminating state for almost 5 days, I tried evicting and deleting pods but no luck. Please suggest me on how to forcefully delete specific pod.](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/pod-is-in-terminating-state-for-almost-5-days-i-tried-evicting-and-deleting-pods-but-no-luck-please-suggest-me-on-how-to-forcefully-delete-specific-pod/5715)
**Author:** [@vimala-daniel](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/vimala-daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/pod-is-in-terminating-state-for-almost-5-days-i-tried-evicting-and-deleting-pods-but-no-luck-please-suggest-me-on-how-to-forcefully-delete-specific-pod/5715 "2025-03-10T10:28:25Z")
Pod is in terminating state for almost 5 days, I tried evicting and deleting pods but no luck. Please suggest me on how to forcefully delete specific pod. --- ## [Application startup failed](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/application-startup-failed/5690)
**Author:** [@w757227129](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/w757227129)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/application-startup-failed/5690 "2025-03-10T08:19:22Z")
Operating System: MacOS Version: 15.3.1 (24D70) sequoia Startup status： Startup log details： --- ## [Spurious JavaScript Errors](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/spurious-javascript-errors/5691)
**Author:** [@merijn.brand](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/merijn.brand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/spurious-javascript-errors/5691 "2025-03-10T08:01:49Z")
Loads of these when running lens-desktop on openSUSE Leap 15.6 in Light-mode They keep coming (FWIW I am forced to use Kubernetes, namespaces and pods. I rather have simple VM’s myself, but customers require this, so… --- ## [Unable to add eks clusters from filesytem or by pasting after updating lens.](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-add-eks-clusters-from-filesytem-or-by-pasting-after-updating-lens/5685)
**Author:** [@rajshree](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/rajshree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-add-eks-clusters-from-filesytem-or-by-pasting-after-updating-lens/5685 "2025-03-04T10:56:28Z")
Lens is not automatically adding clusters from kube config even after running aws eks update-kubeconfig --name --region us-east-1. Tried adding manually by reading from filesystem and by pasting. Still doesn’t add. --- ## [How do I add extensions in the New UI ?](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/how-do-i-add-extensions-in-the-new-ui/5665)
**Author:** [@igalatmelingo](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/igalatmelingo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/how-do-i-add-extensions-in-the-new-ui/5665 "2025-02-26T11:04:18Z")
Appreciate all the help --- ## [Lens doesn't show pod and node events from kubectl\_describe](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-doesnt-show-pod-and-node-events-from-kubectl-describe/5630)
**Author:** [@erezweiss](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/erezweiss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-doesnt-show-pod-and-node-events-from-kubectl-describe/5630 "2025-02-26T09:13:12Z")
Hi! Many times Lens doesn’t show pod and node events from kubectl\_describe, and I have to do it manually. Do you know this issue? Erez --- ## [Unable to run commands in Lens terminal](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-run-commands-in-lens-terminal/1891)
**Author:** [@chika.madu21](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/chika.madu21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-run-commands-in-lens-terminal/1891 "2025-02-26T09:12:53Z")
Recently, I noticed that some of my kubernetes contexts, when I access them via Lens, I can’t run kubectl commands in the Lens terminal, but using the same context on the native Mac Terminal, allows me run kubectl comman… --- ## [Add the option to delete statefulSet in orphan mode](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/add-the-option-to-delete-statefulset-in-orphan-mode/5649)
**Author:** [@erezweiss](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/erezweiss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/add-the-option-to-delete-statefulset-in-orphan-mode/5649 "2025-02-24T11:29:45Z")
Hi Please add the option to delete statefulSet in orphan mode --- ## [Unable to connect to GKE cluster even the .kube/config file have all the information](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-connect-to-gke-cluster-even-the-kube-config-file-have-all-the-information/5629)
**Author:** [@mdolas\_xumo](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/mdolas_xumo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/unable-to-connect-to-gke-cluster-even-the-kube-config-file-have-all-the-information/5629 "2025-02-20T08:29:26Z")
ERROR E0217 17:00:56.684984 18219 proxy\_server.go:147\] Error while proxying request: getting credentials: exec: executable gke-gcloud-auth-plugin not found It looks like you are trying to use a client-go credential p… --- ## [Lens Can't access Pod Shell or Node shell with AWS EKS 1.30 version](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-cant-access-pod-shell-or-node-shell-with-aws-eks-1-30-version/3879)
**Author:** [@vnline](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/vnline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/lens-cant-access-pod-shell-or-node-shell-with-aws-eks-1-30-version/3879 "2025-02-18T08:16:53Z")
Hi, when I upgrade AWS EKS version from 1.28 to 1.30, Lens can’t access Pod Shell or Node shell, and Terminal kubectl command also doesn’t work. Do the latest version support AWS EKS 1.30 ? --- ## [Adding a custom Helm repo hosted on azure](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/adding-a-custom-helm-repo-hosted-on-azure/5613)
**Author:** [@nielsputtemans](https://forums.k8slens.dev/u/nielsputtemans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.k8slens.dev/t/adding-a-custom-helm-repo-hosted-on-azure/5613 "2025-02-17T10:26:48Z")
Hi there, I am trying to add our own Helm repo, hosted on Azure ACR to Lens. I am unsure what key/ca/certificate it needs? Is there a guide for this? Many thanks, [Previous page](https://forums.k8slens.dev/c/lens-support/194.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.k8slens.dev/c/lens-support/194.md?page=4)