[[access]]
== Access {kib}

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.

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=== Set up on cloud

include::{docs-root}/shared/cloud/ess-getting-started.asciidoc[]

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[[log-on-to-the-web-application]]
=== Log on to 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*.

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[[status]]
=== Check the {kib} status

To view the {kib} status page, use the status endpoint. For example, `localhost:5601/status`. The status page displays
information about the server resource usage and installed plugins.

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For JSON-formatted server status details, use the `localhost:5601/api/status` API endpoint. 


