IMPORTANT: No additional bug fixes or documentation updates
will be released for this version. For the latest information, see the
current release documentation.
Restore a cluster’s data
editRestore a cluster’s data
editYou can restore snapshots into a running cluster via the restore API. When you restore an index, you can alter the name of the restored index as well as some of its settings. There is a great deal of flexibility in how the snapshot and restore functionality can be used.
If your cluster has Elasticsearch security features enabled, the restore API requires the manage cluster privilege. There is no bespoke role for the restore process. This privilege is very permissive and should only
be granted to users in the "administrator" category. Specifically, it allows
malicious users to exfiltrate data to a location of their choosing. Automated
tools should not run as users with this privilege.