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# [Understanding --client-ca-file in Kubernetes TLS Communication](https://k8-mtls.hashnode.dev/understanding-client-ca-file-in-kubernetes-tls-communication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In Kubernetes, every control-plane component — like the Scheduler, Controller Manager, and kubelet — talks to the API Server over mutual TLS (mTLS).One key part of this process is the --client-ca-file flag in the API Server. What is --client-ca-file...

Aug 15, 2025 · 2 min read · k8-mtls.hashnode.dev  
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