: Connectivity problems preventing Helm from reaching the AWS EKS Charts GitHub repository or the Amazon ECR Public Gallery.
Before attempting the install again, confirm that the chart is now visible in your local list: helm search repo eks/aws-load-balancer-controller Use code with caution.
Even if the repository is already added, your local index might be old. Update it to pull the latest metadata: helm repo update eks Use code with caution. 3. Verify Chart Existence error failed to download eks/aws-load-balancer-controller
The error typically occurs during a Helm installation or upgrade when the Helm client cannot locate the specified chart in its local repository cache. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and fixing this issue to ensure a smooth deployment of the AWS Load Balancer Controller on your Amazon EKS cluster. Common Causes of the Error
When installing, ensure you include necessary parameters like your clusterName . If you are using IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA), ensure serviceAccount.create is set to false if you created it manually: : Connectivity problems preventing Helm from reaching the
: Your local Helm repository information is stale and does not recognize the chart name or version.
The most frequent cause is simply that Helm doesn't know where to find the "eks" prefix. You must explicitly add the official EKS charts repository to your environment: helm repo add eks https://aws.github.io/eks-charts Use code with caution. 2. Update Your Repositories Update it to pull the latest metadata: helm
The controller image is often hosted on public.ecr.aws . If your cluster is in a restricted VPC without an internet gateway or proper NAT, the download may fail at the image-pulling stage rather than the Helm chart stage. Ensure your worker nodes have outbound access to the Amazon ECR Public Gallery. Authentication Failures (403/401 Errors) Installation Guide - AWS Load Balancer Controller
If you see the chart listed with a version number, you are ready to proceed. 4. Re-run the Installation Command
: Small mistakes in the chart name (e.g., using aws-alb-ingress-controller instead of the current aws-load-balancer-controller ). Step-by-Step Solution 1. Add the EKS Chart Repository
