Graylog: Configuring the Graylog input

This documentation is part of the Using with Node.js guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to send logs from Node.js to Graylog.

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On the Graylog interface, go to System/Inputs, create a new input of type "GELF UDP," and click on "Launch new input." In the window that appears, tick "Global," add a title, and confirm without changing any other settings.

That's all there is to it! Your Graylog is now ready to receive logs from your Node.js application.

To enhance security, consider filtering the IP addresses allowed to send data to port 12201. To do this, go to the Stackhero dashboard, select your Graylog service, and configure the "Firewall" to allow only your IP addresses.