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How do I edit configuration files through Splunk Web?

jarrett15
Explorer

I would like to edit configuration files through Splunk Web instead of an editor. How do I do this?

pfender
Explorer

somesoni2
Revered Legend

If you're in 6.3 OR above, you can update props.conf from Settings->Source types (for sourcetype definitation) OR Settings-> Fields (for field extractionos/transformation).
Inputs.conf can be update (indirectly) from UI Settings->Data Inputs, for regular properties. The advanced properties should be updated only by Splunk Administrators who have in-depth knowledge about those properties, hence they are not exposed via UI.

satishachary199
New Member

Hi somesoni2,
Thanks for your information, but i not found any option which can be update my props.conf file ,through which i will use data masking regex expression.

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masonmorales
Influencer

Converted to answer

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jarrett15
Explorer

thank you somesoni2. thats what i needed to know.

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somesoni2
Revered Legend

AFAIK, there is no native option to update the conf file directly. From many activities in Splunk Web, the conf files will get update, so what all conf files/entries you're looking to update from Splunk Web?

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satishachary199
New Member

I want to update data masking regex expression in the props.conf file through splunk UI.

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jarrett15
Explorer

I am looking to edit the inputs and props files

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