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how delete a data from an index

amyculquer
Explorer

I try to delete data but it does not work and show me this message Error in 'delete' command: You have insufficient privileges to delete events. So I create a user who has the the "delete_by_keyword" capability with the role can_delete but it does not work eigther.

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diogofgm
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

You have a role called "can_delete". Just add it to you user.

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amyculquer
Explorer

I did that, but it does not work

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somesoni2
Revered Legend

You get the same error with your new role (which has can_delete capability)?

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amyculquer
Explorer

Yes, I create the user named deleted which has the role of can_delete , this role is already enabled by keyword delete and still does not work and show me the error mensagge You have insufficient privileges to delete events.

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