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Start Splunk

This topic serves only as a brief instruction to starting Splunk. If you are new to Splunk, we recommend 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.

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:

http://mysplunkhost:8000

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.

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