| author | dlepow |
|---|---|
| ms.service | azure-api-management |
| ms.topic | include |
| ms.date | 02/13/2026 |
| ms.author | danlep |
Tip
The following steps deploy the self-hosted gateway to Kubernetes and enable authentication to the API Management instance by using a gateway access token (authentication key). You can also deploy the self-hosted gateway to Kubernetes and enable authentication to the API Management instance by using Microsoft Entra ID. For more information, see Self-hosted gateway authentication options.