Graylog: Troubleshooting: a Graylog input does not work

This documentation is part of the Configure inputs guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to configure Graylog inputs.

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If a Graylog input is not working as expected, check the following points:

1. On the Graylog web interface:

   1. Go to System then Inputs and confirm that the input is running.
   2. Check that the protocol (UDP or TCP) is correct.
   3. If you are using TCP, ensure that tls_enable is set to false as encryption is managed on the Stackhero dashboard.
   4. Confirm that the port is correct.
   5. Check that the data format is correct (GELF, CEF, RAW or Syslog).

2. On the Stackhero dashboard:

   1. Select your Graylog instance and click the Configure button.
   2. In the Input ports list, ensure that the port is defined with the appropriate protocol (UDP or TCP).
   3. If you are using TCP, check that the TLS option is enabled for encryption (SSL/HTTPS).

3. On the firewall:

   1. In the Stackhero dashboard, select your Graylog instance and click on the Firewall tab.
   2. Check that there is a rule accepting traffic for the input port and protocol. If you wish to allow all IPs, set the IP field to 0.0.0.0/0.

By following this checklist, your input should work correctly.