Create Index

Lesson in the Elasticsearch Roadmap · Stage 4: Leaf vs Compound Queries

Last updated 14 September 2026

Create Index?

Creating an index in Elasticsearch using the Document API involves sending a PUT request to the Elasticsearch server. This request specifies the name of the index you want to create. You can also include settings and mappings in the request body to configure how the index should store and analyze your data. If the index doesn't already exist, Elasticsearch will create it based on the provided configuration. If the index exists, you will get an error.

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Can I learn Create Index in Hindi?

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Is this Create Index tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 36 of 113 in the free Elasticsearch roadmap, in stage 4, Leaf vs Compound Queries. If you are new to Elasticsearch, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.