This topic explains how to create and manage routes, which associate a Kubernetes Space with a domain binding in Tanzu Platform.

Before you begin

Before you create a route, ensure that the “ingress.tanzu.vmware.com” capability is enabled in the Space by selecting a profile with this capability enabled.

Create a route

To create a route using the Tanzu Platform UI:

1. Go to Spaces > Overview.
2. Click the Space where you want to create the route.
3. Go to the Ingress tab. You will see one or more route cards.
4. Click Create Route.

5. Configure the basic information for the route as follows:

   Field	Instructions
   Name	Enter a descriptive name for this binding
   Path	Enter the path information
   Backend Type	Select Container App or Service
   Backend Name	Enter the name of the Container App or Service
   Port	Specify the port

6. (Optional) Configure the advanced settings:

   Field	Instructions
   EntryPoint	Specify an EntryPoint name. Entry points provide aliases that your HTTP/TCP routes can refer to. If omitted, the platform defaults to main.

Edit a route

After you create a route, to edit it using the Tanzu Platform UI:

1. Go to Spaces > Overview.
2. Click the Space that has the route you want to edit.
3. Click the Ingress tab.
4. Locate the route you want to edit.
5. Click the vertical ellipsis at the top-right of the card.
6. From the drop-down menu, click Edit.
7. Enter the new route information.
8. Click Save.

Delete a route

To delete a route using the Tanzu Platform UI:

1. Go to Spaces > Overview.
2. Click the Space that has the route you want to delete.
3. Click the Ingress tab.
4. Locate the route you want to delete.
5. Click the vertical ellipsis at the top-right of the card.
6. From the drop-down menu, click Delete.
7. In the confirmation dialog box, click Delete.