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layout: 'docs'
page_title: 'External Vault'
sidebar_current: 'docs-platform-k8s-examples-external'
description: |-
  Learn how to set up an external Vault server or cluster.
---

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# External Vault

@include 'helm/version.mdx'

The below `values.yaml` can be used to set up an external vault server or
cluster.

```yaml
injector:
  externalVaultAddr: 'http://external-vault:8200'
```

## Learn

Refer to the [Integrate a Kubernetes Cluster with an External
Vault](/vault/tutorials/kubernetes/kubernetes-external-vault)
guide for a step-by-step tutorial.
