Get Started

Get started with OpenBao Operator

Choose a deployment model, install the operator, onboard the target namespace, and create a first cluster.

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Finish this journey with

• the right tenancy and namespace model
• a repeatable install path and the right target namespace onboarding step
• a first cluster shape that will not trap later decisions
• a clear next move into backups, upgrades, and exposure

Supporting decisions

Single-tenant modeUse this path when one team directly owns one namespace and intentionally bypasses the default tenant onboarding step.Tenancy & governanceReview OpenBaoTenant namespace introduction, default guardrails, and shared-operator boundaries.Operator identity and accessReview the rendered controller identity, JWT audience, and OpenBao-side bindings when you customize the install.Validated deploymentsStart from a tested architecture, recipe, or runbook when you want a known-good baseline.