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# Manage Omni Clusters with Nautik

> Use Nautik to view and manage your Omni-managed Talos Linux clusters from macOS, iPhone, or iPad.

[Nautik](https://nautik.io) is a native Kubernetes client for Apple platforms. It has a built-in Talos Omni integration that lets you authenticate and import clusters directly through a browser-based sign-in flow, without manually handling kubeconfig files.

This guide walks you through connecting Nautik to your Omni instance and importing a cluster.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

* A macOS, iOS, or iPadOS device with [Nautik](https://nautik.io/) installed.
* An active [Omni](https://www.siderolabs.com/omni-signup) account with at least one cluster created.

## Add a cluster to Nautik

Nautik connects to your Omni instance using a browser-based sign-in flow. Once authenticated, it lists the clusters available to your account so you can import them directly into the app.

To add a cluster:

1. Open Nautik and click **+ Add Cluster**.
2. Click **Connect with Cloud Provider**.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-cloud-provider.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=2fc7985b56058160be85017545d9868b" alt="Nautik connect with Cloud Providers" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-cloud-provider.png" />
3. Select **Talos Omni** from the list of providers.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-talos-omni.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=e2f472a804abe4c74e5e08d87f765b3e" alt="Nautik Talos Omni selection" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-talos-omni.png" />
4. Enter your **Omni URL** and **Email Address**.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-omni-instance-info.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=1456765a11df1c2e88ef3412ae998b89" alt="Enter your Omni information" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-omni-instance-info.png" />
5. Click **Sign In With Sidero**. A browser window will open for you to authenticate.
6. Once authenticated, select your preferred **Auth Type**:
   * **OpenID Connect**: Short-lived credentials. You will need to re-authenticate when they expire.
   * **Service Account**: Long-lived token embedded in the kubeconfig. Works immediately after import with no additional login required.
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-auth-type.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=4c4ea2d7709ccededd99bdc9d41848d0" alt="Select Auth Type" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-auth-type.png" />
7. Click **Import** next to the cluster you want to add.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-import-clusters.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=b94123ddb46471238c52e24d61fe67b7" alt="Import the cluster" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-import-clusters.png" />

Nautik stores your credentials securely in the device keychain. You can choose between **Local Keychain** and **iCloud Keychain** at import time, iCloud Keychain syncs your cluster credentials across your Apple devices automatically.

8. Close the modal and you should see information on your cluster in the Nautik dashboard.
   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/siderolabs-fe86397c-config-evolution/4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi/omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-dashboard-clusters.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4b_4mgwF04BqZgyi&q=85&s=d2c2f3aa812783482b7dfa54cb93ff52" alt="Nautik" width="3024" height="1964" data-path="omni/cluster-management/images/manage-omni-cluster-with-nautik-dashboard-clusters.png" />

## Remove a cluster from Nautik

If you need to remove a cluster from Nautik, you can do so at any time. Removing a cluster immediately and permanently deletes all stored credentials for that cluster from the device keychain.

To remove a cluster, right-click the cluster name in the cluster picker and select **Delete**.
