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# service
The create service command deploys a new Kubernetes Service to expose applications within or outside the cluster. This command allows defining service type, exposed ports, selector labels, and session affinity settings.
## Usage
```
cldkctl create service [flags]
```
## Steps
Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:
1. You can create a Service either by opening the built-in editor or by using a YAML configuration file.
2. To open the editor, run:
```
cldkctl create service
```
3. The Service manifest will open in your default text editor (default: vim). Edit the configuration as needed, then save and close the file to apply the changes.
4. Alternatively, you can prepare a YAML file that defines the Service configuration, then save this file in the same directory where you will run the cldkctl command.
5. Use the --file flag to point to the YAML file.
6. (Optional) To specify a namespace or project, add the --default-namespace or --project flag.
7. Run the following command in your terminal:
```
cldkctl create service --file [service file name]
```
8. Replace \[service file name] with the path to your YAML configuration file.
9. Once completed successfully, a message “✓ Service created” will appear in your terminal.
## Flags
{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}
| Flag | Description |
| ---------- | -------------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for create service command. |