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# Elasticsearch

> This page contains the information to store processed data to an Elasticsearch cluster.

## Prerequisites

* Elasticsearch Local Install or Cloud Service

* Index Name

* Username and Password for Elasticsearch access (if required)

* Cloud ID (if using Elastic Cloud)

* API Key and API Key ID for authentication (if required)

For more information, please refer to [Elasticsearch documentation](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/index.html).

<Warning>
  Ensure that the index schema is compatible with the data you intend to write. If you need guidance on structuring your schema, consult the [Vector Search Sample Mapping](/open-source/ingest/destination-connectors/elasticsearch#vector-search-sample-mapping) for reference.
</Warning>

## Step-by-Step Guide

![Destination Connector Elasticsearch](https://mintlify.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/unstructured-53-kapa-ai/img/platform/Destination-Elasticsearch.png)

1. **Access the Create Destination Page**. Navigate to the “Destinations” section within the platform’s side navigation menu and click on “New Destination” to initiate the setup of a new destination for your processed data.

2. **Select Destination Type**. Select **Elasticsearch** destination connector from the `Type` dropdown menu.

3. **Configure Destination Details**

<Note>
  * `Name` (*required*): Assign a descriptive name to the new destination connector.

  * `URL` (*required*): Enter the URL of the Elasticsearch cluster.

  * `Batch Size`: Set the number of documents per batch to be uploaded.

  * `Index Name` (*required*): Provide the name of the Elasticsearch index to store the data.

  * `Username`: Input the username for the Elasticsearch cluster if authentication is enabled.

  * `Password`: Enter the password associated with the username.

  * `Cloud ID`: Specify the Cloud ID if connecting to Elastic Cloud.

  * `API Key`: Provide the API Key for authentication if this method is used.

  * `API Key ID`: Enter the ID associated with the API Key.

  * `Bearer Auth`, `CA Certs`, `SSL Assert Fingerprint`: Provide these details if needed for a secure SSL connection.
</Note>

4. **Submit**. Review all the details entered to ensure accuracy. Click ‘Submit’ to finalize the creation of the Destination Connector. The newly completed Elasticsearch connector will be listed on the Destinations dashboard.