topic curl: (6) Could not resolve host: http-inputs-<stack_url>.splunkcloud.com in Getting Data In

curl: (6) Could not resolve host: http-inputs-.splunkcloud.com

NZenitram — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:36:00 GMT

I cannot get auth to work for the HTTP Input in the Splunk trial.

curl -H "Authorization: Splunk <HEC_token>" -k https://http-inputs-<stack_url>.splunkcloud.com:8088/services/collector/event -d '{"sourcetype": "my_sample_data", "event": "http auth ftw!"}'

My Splunk URL in https://<stack_url>.splunkcloud.com

I've scoured the forums and web trying a number of combinations here. The HTTP Input is in the Enabled state on the Splunk console.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Re: curl: (6) Could not resolve host: http-inputs-.splunkcloud.com

PickleRick — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:06:36 GMT

This is _not_ a problem with authentication.

This means that the host you're trying to run your curl command on cannot resolve the name you've provided as the host for the HEC endpoint. Whether it's that you've provided a wrong name or is it because you have problems with your network setup - that we don't know.

BTW, trial Splunk Cloud instances don't use TLS on HEC inputs as far as I remember.

Re: curl: (6) Could not resolve host: http-inputs-.splunkcloud.com

NZenitram — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:08:06 GMT

I understand its not an auth issue. The error is very clear that it cannot resolve host. The question pertains to the host/dns entry.

Thank you

Re: curl: (6) Could not resolve host: http-inputs-.splunkcloud.com

NZenitram — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:12:30 GMT

I think this endpoint just took some time to deploy. Its working as expected now.