Hi @vis1519  Please could you check the server logs in $SPLUNK_HOME/var/log/splunk/splunkd.log - Are there any specific log lines which report an error during startup? Or are there other errors displayed when you try and start the Splunk service? 🌟 Did this answer help you? If so, please consider: Adding karma to show it was useful Marking it as the solution if it resolved your issue Commenting if you need any clarification Your feedback encourages the volunteers in this community to continue contributing ... View more