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How to Force Delete Kubernetes Namespaces

By Riyaz Walikar 1 min read intermediate level

Introduction

Problem Statement

kubectl get ns secure-middleware

Solution

vi tmp.json

kubectl proxy
curl -k -H "Content-Type: application/json" -X PUT --data-binary @tmp.json http://127.0.0.1:8001/api/v1/namespaces/NAMESPACE-NAME/finalize

Riyaz Walikar Founder & Chief of R&D

Riyaz Walikar

Founder & Chief of R&D

Riyaz is the founder and Chief of R&D at Kloudle, where he hunts for cloud misconfigurations so developers don’t have to. With over 15 years of experience breaking into systems, he’s led offensive security at PwC and product security across APAC for Citrix. Riyaz created the Kubernetes security testing methodology at Appsecco, blending frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and PTES. He’s passionate about teaching people how to hack—and how to stay secure.