Upload data files

You can upload files, analyze their fields and metrics, and import their data into an Elasticsearch index using the Data Visualizer.

  1. Open the Integrations page using the global search field, then search for Upload a file using the integrations search field.

  2. Select Upload a file to open the Data Visualizer.

  3. Depending on your version and deployment:

    1. Drag a file into the upload area or select Select or drag and drop a file to choose a file from your computer.

      You can upload different file formats for analysis with the Data Visualizer.

      The supported file formats are:

      • CSV, TSV, NDJSON, log files
        • Up to 500 MB by default
      • PDF, TXT, RTF, ODF, Microsoft Office files (up to 60 MB)

      After you upload a file, you can inspect its data and make any necessary changes before importing it.

    2. Select Import.

    3. Enter a name for the index where the data will be stored, then select Import again to complete the process.

    1. Select New index or Existing index.

    2. Enter a name for the new index, or select an existing index from the dropdown.

    3. Drag one or more files into the upload area, or select Select or drag and drop files.

      The supported file formats are:

      • CSV, TSV, NDJSON, log files
        • Up to 500 MB
        • Up to 500 MB by default
      • PDF, TXT, RTF, ODF, Microsoft Office files (up to 60 MB)

      After you upload your files, you can inspect the data and make any necessary changes before importing it.

      To stop analysis of a file, select Remove file.

    4. Select Import.

      While the import is in progress, select Cancel to stop it.

After the uploaded data is imported into the specified Elasticsearch index, you can start exploring it. For more details, refer to Explore and analyze.

Important

The upload feature is not intended for use as part of a repeated production process, but rather for the initial exploration of your data.

Elasticsearch provides roles and privileges that control which users can upload files. To upload a file in Kibana and import it into an Elasticsearch index, you’ll need:

  • all Kibana privileges for Integrations, Discover and Data Views Management
  • manage_pipeline or manage_ingest_pipelines cluster privilege
  • create, create_index, manage, and read index privileges for the index

You can manage your roles, privileges, and spaces in Stack Management.

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