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To connect to a Kubernetes worker node over SSH, first attach a floating IP address to the node, then connect using the SSH key configured for the cluster.

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Assign a floating IP address

1. In the Gcore Customer Portal, navigate to Cloud > Managed Kubernetes, then click the cluster name.
Managed Kubernetes clusters list with cluster names, Kubernetes versions, and status
2. In the Pools section, expand the pool, find the target node, and click Attach IP in the Floating IP row.
Cluster overview with pool expanded, showing a node row with the Attach IP link in the Floating IP field
3. On the Floating IPs page, choose one of the following options:

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Create a new floating IP

Enable the Attach to existing instance toggle, select Virtual machine as the instance type, select the node and the interface, then click Create a new floating IP.
Floating IPs are not recommended for high-traffic workloads. Sustained traffic may impact network stability.
Floating IPs page with Attach to existing instance enabled, showing Instance type, Select instance, and Select interface fields

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Attach an existing floating IP

Find the address in the list below the form and click Attach to instance, then select the node and the interface. The floating IP is now attached to the node. Once the node has a reachable public address, connect to it over SSH.

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Connect to a node via SSH

Run the following command, replacing [floating IP address] with the node’s floating IP and [path to the private SSH key] with the path to the private key: 
ssh ubuntu@[floating IP address] -i "[path to the private SSH key]"