Graylog: Configuring the Graylog input

This documentation is part of the Using with Node.js guide. View the full guide here: How to send logs from Node.js to Graylog.

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

That is all there is to it! Your Graylog is now set up to receive logs from your Node.js application.

To enhance security, consider filtering the IPs allowed to send data to port 12201. You can do this by going to the Stackhero dashboard, selecting your Graylog service, and configuring the "Firewall" to allow only your IPs.