Start Splunk
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Start Splunk
This topic serves only as a brief instruction to starting Splunk. If you are new to Splunk, we recommending reviewing the User Manual first.
Before you start
Before starting Splunk, install the software. Refer to the Installation Manual for system requirements and step-by-step instructions. Make sure you install the correct version of Splunk and that you are installing on a supported filesystem.
Note: If you are upgrading or migrating to 3.2 from a 3.0 or later, refer to the upgrade instructions before continuing.
Start Splunk on non-Windows platforms
Splunk's command line interface is located in $SPLUNK_HOME/bin/. $SPLUNK_HOME refers to the path you installed under. Navigate to this location and run the following command:
# ./splunk start
You must accept Splunk's EULA the first time you start Splunk after a new installation. To bypass this step, start Splunk and accept the license in one step:
# ./splunk start --accept-license
NOTE: There are two dashes before the accept-license option.
Start Splunk on Windows
On Windows, Splunk is installed by default into \Program Files\Splunk
Start and stop the following Splunk processes via the Windows Services Manager:
- Server daemon:
splunkd - Web interface:
splunkweb
You can also start, stop, and restart both processes at once by going to \Program Files\Splunk\bin and typing
# splunk.exe [start|stop|restart]
Load Splunk Web in your browser
Navigate to:
Use whatever host and port you chose during installation.
The first time you login to Splunk with an Enterprise license, use username admin and password changeme. Splunk with a free license does not have access controls.
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk: 3.2 , 3.2.1 , 3.2.2 , 3.2.3 , 3.2.4 , 3.2.5 , 3.2.6 View the Article History for its revisions.