user/kubernetes/configurations/add.md
From the menu select ConfigMaps & Secrets, ensure the ConfigMaps tab is selected, then click Add with form.
{% hint style="info" %} ConfigMaps can also be added using a manifest by clicking Create from manifest. {% endhint %}
<figure><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Define the ConfigMap, using the table below as a guide.
| Field/Option | Overview |
|---|---|
| Namespace | Select the namespace where the ConfigMap will be saved. |
| Name | Give the ConfigMap a descriptive name. |
| Annotations | You can add annotations to your ConfigMap as required by clicking Add annotation and filling in the Key and Value fields. |
In the Data section you can enter the details of your ConfgMap, in either Simple mode or Advanced mode. Under Simple mode you can add entries in a key and value format, and in Advanced mode you can paste in multiple values in YAML format.
<figure><figcaption><p>Adding data in Simple mode</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><figcaption><p>Adding data in Advanced mode</p></figcaption></figure>When you have finished defining the ConfigMap, click Create ConfigMap.