AWS eks documentation change

Service: eks · 2026-05-01 · Documentation low

File: eks/latest/userguide/install-kubectl.md

Summary

Added tip about using kubectl via EKS console CloudShell with link to create-kubeconfig documentation

Security assessment

This is a minor documentation update adding a cross-reference to the CloudShell feature. No security implications or security documentation added.

Diff

diff --git a/eks/latest/userguide/install-kubectl.md b/eks/latest/userguide/install-kubectl.md
index c5618dcfd..03560f17f 100644
--- a//eks/latest/userguide/install-kubectl.md
+++ b//eks/latest/userguide/install-kubectl.md
@@ -35,0 +36,4 @@ You must use a `kubectl` version that is within one minor version difference of
+###### Tip
+
+You can also use `kubectl` directly from the EKS console via AWS CloudShell. Choose **Connect** on any cluster details page to get a pre-configured session. For more information, see [Connect kubectl to an EKS cluster by creating a kubeconfig file](./create-kubeconfig.html).
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