# kubectl replace > Replace a resource by file or `stdin`. > More information: <https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubectl/kubectl-commands#replace>. - Replace the resource using the resource definition file: `kubectl replace -f {{path/to/file.yml}}` - Replace the resource using the input passed into `stdin`: `kubectl replace -f -` - Force replace, delete and then re-create the resource: `kubectl replace --force -f {{path/to/file.yml}}`