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name: satellite-ts-link-endpoint-secure
title: Why can't I connect to my Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoint?
description: Resolve issues connecting to your Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoint by configuring an access control list.
last-updated: 2026-08-17
---

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# Why can't I connect to my Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoint?
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Resolve issues connecting to your Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoint by configuring an access control list.
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I can't connect to my Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoint. I was able to before, what changed?  
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By default, your Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoints are protected. To access your link endpoints, you must configure an access control list (ACL) for your endpoint.
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To configure an access control list for your endpoint, follow the instructions in [accessing your Red Hat OpenShift API Satellite link endpoints](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/satellite?topic=satellite-link-endpoint-secure&format=markdown).
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