{"id":460,"date":"2024-11-19T17:21:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T17:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/11\/19\/10157780-how-to-use-the-elasticsearch-vps-template\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:41:37","slug":"10157780-how-to-use-the-elasticsearch-vps-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10157780-how-to-use-the-elasticsearch-vps-template\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the Elasticsearch VPS template"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elasticsearch is a powerful search and analytics engine that enables fast data querying and efficient indexing. Our Elasticsearch VPS template<\/a> makes setting up Elasticsearch on your Hostinger VPS straightforward. This guide will walk you through the steps to get started.<\/p>

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If you don’t have a VPS yet, you can check the available options here: VPS hosting<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

To start using Elasticsearch, install the Elasticsearch with Docker<\/b> template.<\/a><\/p>

Step 1 – Connect to Your VPS<\/b><\/h2>

Open Terminal<\/b> (Linux\/macOS) or Command Prompt\/PowerShell<\/b> (Windows) on your local computer and enter the following command:<\/p>

ssh root@your_vps_ip<\/code><\/pre>
Replace your_vps_ip<\/code> with your VPS IP address. You might be prompted to enter your VPS password.<\/p>
Step 2 – Verify Elasticsearch Installation<\/b><\/h2>
After logging into the VPS, check if Elasticsearch is running with the command:<\/p>
systemctl status elasticsearch<\/code><\/pre>
You should see a message indicating that Elasticsearch is active and running. Test the Elasticsearch API by making a simple HTTP request inside your terminal:<\/p>
curl -X GET \"http:\/\/localhost:9200\"<\/code><\/pre>
Or simply go to http:\/\/your_vps_ip:9200\/
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Both of these methods should return a JSON response with Elasticsearch’s status.
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Step 3 – Test Elasticsearch with Sample Data<\/b><\/h2>
Index some sample data:<\/p>
curl -X POST \"http:\/\/localhost:9200\/my_index\/_doc\/1\" -H 'Content-Type: application\/json' -d'\r\n\r\n{\r\n  \"name\": \"Test Data\",\r\n  \"type\": \"Sample\",\r\n}<\/code><\/pre>
Then query the data:<\/p>
curl -X GET \"http:\/\/localhost:9200\/my_index\/_search?q=type:Sample\"<\/code><\/pre>
You should be able to see the same data, that we provided a second ago in a sample.
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Step 4 – Visualizing and Scaling<\/b><\/h2>
Use tools like Kibana<\/a><\/b> for visualizing Elasticsearch data. And if your workload increases, consider scaling up your VPS resources from the Hostinger hPanel.<\/p>
That’s it! Now you can easily set up and start using Elasticsearch on your Hostinger VPS. Enjoy the power of fast search and efficient data management!<\/p>
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Make sure to explore the official Elasticsearch documentation<\/a><\/b> and resources to learn more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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