diff --git a/backend/src/server/routes/v1/identity-kubernetes-auth-router.ts b/backend/src/server/routes/v1/identity-kubernetes-auth-router.ts
index fd01b9957..de7927573 100644
--- a/backend/src/server/routes/v1/identity-kubernetes-auth-router.ts
+++ b/backend/src/server/routes/v1/identity-kubernetes-auth-router.ts
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import { z } from "zod";
 import { IdentityKubernetesAuthsSchema } from "@app/db/schemas";
 import { EventType } from "@app/ee/services/audit-log/audit-log-types";
 import { ApiDocsTags, KUBERNETES_AUTH } from "@app/lib/api-docs";
+import { CharacterType, characterValidator } from "@app/lib/validator/validate-string";
 import { readLimit, writeLimit } from "@app/server/config/rateLimiter";
 import { verifyAuth } from "@app/server/plugins/auth/verify-auth";
 import { AuthMode } from "@app/services/auth/auth-type";
@@ -101,7 +102,24 @@ export const registerIdentityKubernetesRouter = async (server: FastifyZodProvide
       }),
       body: z
         .object({
-          kubernetesHost: z.string().trim().min(1).describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.ATTACH.kubernetesHost),
+          kubernetesHost: z
+            .string()
+            .trim()
+            .min(1)
+            .describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.ATTACH.kubernetesHost)
+            .refine(
+              (val) =>
+                characterValidator([
+                  CharacterType.Alphabets,
+                  CharacterType.Numbers,
+                  CharacterType.Colon,
+                  CharacterType.Period,
+                  CharacterType.ForwardSlash
+                ])(val),
+              {
+                message: "Kubernetes host must only contain alphabets, numbers, colons, periods, and forward slashes."
+              }
+            ),
           caCert: z.string().trim().default("").describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.ATTACH.caCert),
           tokenReviewerJwt: z.string().trim().optional().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.ATTACH.tokenReviewerJwt),
           allowedNamespaces: z.string().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.ATTACH.allowedNamespaces), // TODO: validation
@@ -201,7 +219,28 @@ export const registerIdentityKubernetesRouter = async (server: FastifyZodProvide
       }),
       body: z
         .object({
-          kubernetesHost: z.string().trim().min(1).optional().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.UPDATE.kubernetesHost),
+          kubernetesHost: z
+            .string()
+            .trim()
+            .min(1)
+            .optional()
+            .describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.UPDATE.kubernetesHost)
+            .refine(
+              (val) => {
+                if (!val) return true;
+
+                return characterValidator([
+                  CharacterType.Alphabets,
+                  CharacterType.Numbers,
+                  CharacterType.Colon,
+                  CharacterType.Period,
+                  CharacterType.ForwardSlash
+                ])(val);
+              },
+              {
+                message: "Kubernetes host must only contain alphabets, numbers, colons, periods, and forward slashes."
+              }
+            ),
           caCert: z.string().trim().optional().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.UPDATE.caCert),
           tokenReviewerJwt: z.string().trim().nullable().optional().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.UPDATE.tokenReviewerJwt),
           allowedNamespaces: z.string().optional().describe(KUBERNETES_AUTH.UPDATE.allowedNamespaces), // TODO: validation
diff --git a/docs/documentation/platform/gateways/overview.mdx b/docs/documentation/platform/gateways/overview.mdx
index 7ccc098cd..ae4a3c7ad 100644
--- a/docs/documentation/platform/gateways/overview.mdx
+++ b/docs/documentation/platform/gateways/overview.mdx
@@ -158,14 +158,4 @@ Once authenticated, the Gateway establishes a secure connection with Infisical t
     To confirm your Gateway is working, check the deployment status by looking for the message **"Gateway started successfully"** in the Gateway logs. This indicates the Gateway is running properly. Next, verify its registration by opening your Infisical dashboard, navigating to **Organization Access Control**, and selecting the **Gateways** tab. Your newly deployed Gateway should appear in the list.
     ![Gateway List](../../../images/platform/gateways/gateway-list.png)
   </Step>
-
- <Step title="Link Gateway to Projects">
-    To enable Infisical features like dynamic secrets or secret rotation to access private resources through the Gateway, you need to link the Gateway to the relevant projects. 
-    
-    Start by accessing the **Gateway settings** then locate the Gateway in the list, click the options menu (**:**), and select **Edit Details**. 
-    ![Edit Gateway Option](../../../images/platform/gateways/edit-gateway.png) 
-    In the edit modal that appears, choose the projects you want the Gateway to access and click **Save** to confirm your selections. 
-    ![Project Assignment Modal](../../../images/platform/gateways/assign-project.png) 
-    Once added to a project, the Gateway becomes available for use by any feature that supports Gateways within that project.
-  </Step>
 </Steps>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/organization/AccessManagementPage/components/OrgIdentityTab/components/IdentitySection/IdentityKubernetesAuthForm.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/organization/AccessManagementPage/components/OrgIdentityTab/components/IdentitySection/IdentityKubernetesAuthForm.tsx
index 12cd8a6cf..369977a04 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/organization/AccessManagementPage/components/OrgIdentityTab/components/IdentitySection/IdentityKubernetesAuthForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/organization/AccessManagementPage/components/OrgIdentityTab/components/IdentitySection/IdentityKubernetesAuthForm.tsx
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ export const IdentityKubernetesAuthForm = ({
                           className="w-full border border-mineshaft-500"
                           dropdownContainerClassName="max-w-none"
                           isLoading={isGatewayLoading}
-                          placeholder="Select Gateway"
+                          placeholder="Default: Internet Gateway"
                           position="popper"
                         >
                           <SelectItem
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/organization/Gateways/GatewayListPage/components/EditGatewayDetailsModal.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/organization/Gateways/GatewayListPage/components/EditGatewayDetailsModal.tsx
index 1e07036ba..1a0d41b4c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/organization/Gateways/GatewayListPage/components/EditGatewayDetailsModal.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/organization/Gateways/GatewayListPage/components/EditGatewayDetailsModal.tsx
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import { z } from "zod";
 
 import { createNotification } from "@app/components/notifications";
 import { Button, FormControl, Input } from "@app/components/v2";
+import { NoticeBannerV2 } from "@app/components/v2/NoticeBannerV2/NoticeBannerV2";
 import { useUpdateGatewayById } from "@app/hooks/api";
 import { TGateway } from "@app/hooks/api/gateways/types";
 
@@ -53,6 +54,16 @@ export const EditGatewayDetailsModal = ({ gatewayDetails, onClose }: Props) => {
 
   return (
     <form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onFormSubmit)}>
+      <NoticeBannerV2 className="mx-auto mb-4" title="Project Linking">
+        <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-mineshaft-300">
+          Since the 15th May 2025, all gateways are automatically available for use in all projects
+          and you no longer need to link them.
+          <br />
+          Organization members with the &quot;Attach Gateways&quot; permission can use gateways
+          anywhere within the organization.
+        </p>
+      </NoticeBannerV2>
+
       <Controller
         control={control}
         name="name"
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/organization/IdentityDetailsByIDPage/components/ViewIdentityAuthModal/ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/organization/IdentityDetailsByIDPage/components/ViewIdentityAuthModal/ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent.tsx
index 214bb1b21..838e130c5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/organization/IdentityDetailsByIDPage/components/ViewIdentityAuthModal/ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/organization/IdentityDetailsByIDPage/components/ViewIdentityAuthModal/ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent.tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
+import { useMemo } from "react";
 import { faBan, faEye } from "@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons";
 import { FontAwesomeIcon } from "@fortawesome/react-fontawesome";
+import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 
 import { Badge, EmptyState, Spinner, Tooltip } from "@app/components/v2";
-import { useGetIdentityKubernetesAuth } from "@app/hooks/api";
+import { gatewaysQueryKeys, useGetIdentityKubernetesAuth } from "@app/hooks/api";
 import { IdentityKubernetesAuthForm } from "@app/pages/organization/AccessManagementPage/components/OrgIdentityTab/components/IdentitySection/IdentityKubernetesAuthForm";
 
 import { IdentityAuthFieldDisplay } from "./IdentityAuthFieldDisplay";
@@ -16,8 +18,14 @@ export const ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent = ({
   onDelete,
   popUp
 }: ViewAuthMethodProps) => {
+  const { data: gateways } = useQuery(gatewaysQueryKeys.list());
+
   const { data, isPending } = useGetIdentityKubernetesAuth(identityId);
 
+  const selectedGateway = useMemo(() => {
+    return gateways?.find((gateway) => gateway.id === data?.gatewayId) || null;
+  }, [gateways, data?.gatewayId]);
+
   if (isPending) {
     return (
       <div className="flex w-full items-center justify-center">
@@ -69,6 +77,7 @@ export const ViewIdentityKubernetesAuthContent = ({
       >
         {data.kubernetesHost}
       </IdentityAuthFieldDisplay>
+      <IdentityAuthFieldDisplay label="Gateway">{selectedGateway?.name}</IdentityAuthFieldDisplay>
       <IdentityAuthFieldDisplay className="col-span-2" label="Token Reviewer JWT">
         {data.tokenReviewerJwt ? (
           <Tooltip
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/ActionBar/CreateDynamicSecretForm/SqlDatabaseInputForm.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/ActionBar/CreateDynamicSecretForm/SqlDatabaseInputForm.tsx
index a37279fb9..a295fbac8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/ActionBar/CreateDynamicSecretForm/SqlDatabaseInputForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/ActionBar/CreateDynamicSecretForm/SqlDatabaseInputForm.tsx
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ export const SqlDatabaseInputForm = ({
                               className="w-full border border-mineshaft-500"
                               dropdownContainerClassName="max-w-none"
                               isLoading={isGatewaysLoading}
-                              placeholder="Internet gateway"
+                              placeholder="Default: Internet Gateway"
                               position="popper"
                             >
                               <SelectItem
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/DynamicSecretListView/EditDynamicSecretForm/EditDynamicSecretSqlProviderForm.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/DynamicSecretListView/EditDynamicSecretForm/EditDynamicSecretSqlProviderForm.tsx
index 3966111ee..5c53caa65 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/DynamicSecretListView/EditDynamicSecretForm/EditDynamicSecretSqlProviderForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/secret-manager/SecretDashboardPage/components/DynamicSecretListView/EditDynamicSecretForm/EditDynamicSecretSqlProviderForm.tsx
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ export const EditDynamicSecretSqlProviderForm = ({
                             className="w-full border border-mineshaft-500"
                             dropdownContainerClassName="max-w-none"
                             isLoading={isGatewaysLoading}
-                            placeholder="Internet Gateway"
+                            placeholder="Default: Internet Gateway"
                             position="popper"
                           >
                             <SelectItem