Getting Data In

creating automatic sourcetype

smolcj
Builder

hi,
how to create an automatic sourcetype, which is not there in the splunk list ?
how we can define the regex so that automatically splunk identifies the sourcetype and index.
pls help
thanks

Tags (2)
0 Karma

MuS
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

hi smolcj

since sourcetypes for log events are created at index time, you should have a look at docs about props and transforms for a start.

cheers,

MuS

0 Karma
Got questions? Get answers!

Join the Splunk Community Slack to learn, troubleshoot, and make connections with fellow Splunk practitioners in real time!

Meet up IRL or virtually!

Join Splunk User Groups to connect and learn in-person by region or remotely by topic or industry.

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Forwarder Topology Guidance: Intermediate HF vs Intermediate UF

Why Universal Forwarders Should Not Be Used as Intermediate Forwarders A practical Splunk forwarding topology ...

At .conf26, Don’t Just See What’s Next. Help Shape It at Innovation Labs.

Long before a new capability reaches the keynote stage, it begins as an idea waiting to be tested. At ...

Data Management Digest – August 2026

Data Management Digest   Welcome to the August 2026 edition of Data Management Digest! August was a big month ...