The fastest way to access {kib} is to use our hosted {es} Service. If you <<install, installed {kib} on your own>>, access {kib} through the web application.
If you are using a self-managed deployment, you access {kib} through the web application on port 5601.
. Point your web browser to the machine where you are running {kib} and specify the port number. For example, `localhost:5601` or `http://YOURDOMAIN.com:5601`.
. To allow remote users to connect to {kib}, set the parameter `server.host` in kibana.yml to a non-loopback address.
. On the home page, click *{kib}*.
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To make the {kib} page your landing page, click *Make this my landing page*.