Splunk 401 means regenerate the token, 403 means it lacks search rights
Shows how to fix splunk 401 means regenerate the token, 403 means it lacks search rights. Use it when you hit this exact problem. Skip it when your error message or symptom looks different.
TL;DR
Wait for ingestion and double-check the index name when searches come back empty.
Steps
- Regenerate the token on 401 and verify the role's search capability on 403 before touching your code. Wait for ingestion and double-check the index name when searches come back empty. Confirm network access to the management port and that the URL includes the protocol and port when the connection itself fails.
When to use
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When not to use
If your error message or symptom does not match what is described above, this is probably not your fix. Search for your exact error text instead of forcing this one to fit.
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