[post] HOWTO: Obtain new Openshift token from Xterm

Author: dsariel

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+title:  HOWTO Obtain new Openshift token from Xterm
+date:   2025-02-14 9:15:16
+description: Suppose your OpenShift login token has expired, as tokens are, by default, valid for a limited time (e.g., 24 hours). Follow these steps to obtain a new token and continue working with the cluster. 
+tags: OpenShift token xterm text-web-browser lynx
+categories: OpenShift
+---
+
+# How to Obtain a New Token for OpenShift from xterm
+
+Suppose your OpenShift login token has expired, as tokens are, by default, valid for a limited time (e.g., 24 hours). Follow these steps to obtain a new token and continue working with the cluster.
+
+## Steps to Obtain a New Token
+
+1. **Install a Text-Based Browser**\
+   Install `lynx`, a command-line browser, to access the token request page:
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo yum install lynx -y
+   ```
+
+2. **Access the Token Request Page**\
+   Use `lynx` to navigate to the token request page:
+
+   ```bash
+   lynx https://oauth-openshift.apps.ocp.openstack.lab/oauth/token/request
+   ```
+
+3. **Retrieve the ******\`\`****** Password**\
+   If you are using the default `kubeadmin` user, retrieve the password from the installation directory:
+
+   ```bash
+   cat ~/.kube/kubeadmin-password
+   ```
+
+   Use this password to log in as `kubeadmin` in the browser interface.
+
+4. **Generate a New Token**\
+   Once logged in, obtain a new token. The login command will look like this:
+
+   ```bash
+   oc login --token=sha256~<...> --server=https://api.ocp.openstack.lab:6443
+   ```
+
+5. **Retry Your Command**\
+   With the new token, re-run the desired command. For example:
+
+   ```bash
+   oc -n openstack wait openstackcontrolplane controlplane --for condition=Ready --timeout=60m
+   ```
+