Kubernetes v1.31 now available
We are pleased to announce the availability of Kubernetes 1.31 on UpCloud's Managed Kubernetes service, along with streamlined upgrade capabilities through the control panel interface.
What's New
For comprehensive information about new features and improvements, please refer to the official Kubernetes 1.31 release notes.
Deployment Options
You can deploy Kubernetes 1.31 clusters through the following methods:
- Create a new cluster via the UpCloud control panel
- Upgrade an existing cluster to version 1.31 through the new upgrade interface.

Important Note
Control panel upgrade functionality is available only for clusters running Kubernetes 1.30 or newer.
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