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# Accessing Fkh containers using a terminal

[Read the post](https://freddysblog.com/2026/08/06/accessing-fkh-containers-using-a-terminal/) · Freddys blog (Freddy Kristiansen) · 2026-08-06 · 1261 words · tier community · reviewed (checked by Opus)

> Fkh provides secure, just-in-time terminal access to Business Central containers running in Kubernetes clusters through three methods: kubectl with PowerShell, WinRM access via CLI, or WinRM access via VS Code. Each approach prioritizes security by avoiding public exposure and standing credentials.

## Key points

- Containers run as Kubernetes pods in Azure subscriptions, not exposed publicly, requiring secure tunneling for access
- Two primary options: kubectl exec for admins with cluster access, or WinRM with GitHub authentication scoped to user IP and time-limited
- WinRM is the recommended Fkh-native approach offering the same secure, just-in-time model as database access without requiring kubectl installation
- Windows account lockout policy after three failed attempts in 15 minutes protects against brute-force attacks
- VS Code integration allows WinRM access from the editor with automatic output showing connection details

## Context

- Features: Just-in-time terminal access, WinRM session management, kubectl integration, VS Code container terminals, GitHub authentication, IP-scoped access, Time-limited tunnels, PowerShell remoting

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