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# Managing namespaces

Kubernetes namespaces allow you to share cluster resources between multiple teams or projects. With the management console, you can create and delete namespaces in Managed Service for Kubernetes without using kubectl.

## Creating a namespace

You can create namespaces in the management console in the same way as when using the `kubectl create namespace <namespace_name>` command.

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- Management console {#console}

  1. In the [management console](https://console.yandex.cloud), navigate to the folder dashboard and select **Managed Service for&nbsp;Kubernetes**.
  1. Click the cluster name and select ![Namespaces](../../../_assets/console-icons/layers.svg) **Namespaces** in the left-hand panel.
  1. In the top-right corner, click **Create**.
  1. In the window that opens, enter **Name** for the namespace.

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     We do not recommend using the `kube-` prefix since it is reserved for system namespaces.
     
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  1. Click **Add**.

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## Deleting a namespace

Deleting a namespace is equivalent to running the `kubectl delete namespace <namespace_name>` command. Deleting a namespace will also delete all its resources.

To delete a namespace:

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- Management console {#console}

  1. In the [management console](https://console.yandex.cloud), navigate to the folder dashboard and select **Managed Service for&nbsp;Kubernetes**.
  1. Click the cluster name and select ![Namespaces](../../../_assets/console-icons/layers.svg) **Namespaces** in the left-hand panel.
  1. In the namespace row, click ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/ellipsis.svg) and select **Delete**.
  1. Confirm the action.

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