delete-index-template.asciidoc

Delete index template API

Delete index template

New API reference

For the most up-to-date API details, refer to {api-es}/group/endpoint-indices[Index APIs].

Deletes an index template.

DELETE /_index_template/my-index-template

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DELETE /_index_template/<index-template>

The provided <index-template> may contain multiple template names separated by a comma. If multiple template names are specified then there is no wildcard support and the provided names should match completely with existing templates.

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• If the {es} {security-features} are enabled, you must have the manage_index_templates or manage cluster privilege to use this API.

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Use the delete index template API to delete one or more index templates. Index templates define settings, mappings, and aliases that can be applied automatically to new indices.

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