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rfc5424_syslog is not showing in source type list

wlifeng
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After I installed rfc5424 app, rfc5424_syslog is not showing in source_type drop down list.

Is it suppose to show? or I need to set it rfc5424_syslog manually?

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dmillis
Splunk Employee
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You must manually set the sourcetype to "rfc5424_syslog" when configuring the input.

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