Starting with version 1.40, Okteto will default to pulling container images from GitHub Container Registry (GHCR) instead of Docker Hub.
We don’t expect any customer impact from this change. We’ll continue publishing images to both registries, so existing installations will continue to work without modification.
Why we’re making this change
We’ve been experiencing reliability issues with Docker Hub over the past several months, including multiple service interruptions that have affected our ability to deliver a consistent experience. Moving to GHCR gives us:
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Better reliability: GHCR has provided more stable service and aligns with our existing GitHub-based infrastructure
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Unlimited anonymous pulls: No rate limiting concerns for customers pulling public images
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Simpler operations: Consolidating on GitHub reduces operational complexity across our build and release pipelines
What this means for you
BYOC customers: We’ve already migrated your clusters to pull from GHCR. No action is required on your end; this transition has been completed successfully.
Self-Hosted customers: When you upgrade to version 1.40, your installation will begin pulling images from GHCR by default. Before upgrading, please ensure your cluster can reach ghcr.io. If you have network policies or firewall rules that restrict outbound traffic, you’ll need to allowlist this domain.
Customers who prefer to continue using Docker Hub can override the default registry in their Helm values. We’ll continue publishing to both registries for the foreseeable future.
Questions?
If you have any questions or run into issues, drop a comment below or reach out to our support team. We’re happy to help.