# Browser Displays Text (No Dashboard) **URL:** \ **Category:** Kibana\ **Created:** [September 26, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067 "2020-09-26T22:41:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LogMonitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@LogMonitor](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/LogMonitor)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/1 "2020-09-26T22:41:54Z")
I am new to ELK. I have an ESXI environment and I created a single-node ELK stack using this guide: [https://burnhamforensics.com/2018/08/14/creating-a-single-node-elk-stack/](https://burnhamforensics.com/2018/08/14/creating-a-single-node-elk-stack/). When I access the URL ([http://192.168.1.12:9200/](http://192.168.1.12:9200/)) I receive the text output below. ```auto { "name" : "REDACTED", "cluster_name" : "REDACTED", "cluster_uuid" : "REDACTED", "version" : { "number" : "6.8.12", "build_flavor" : "default", "build_type" : "deb", "build_hash" : "7a15d2a", "build_date" : "2020-08-12T07:27:20.804867Z", "build_snapshot" : false, "lucene_version" : "7.7.3", "minimum_wire_compatibility_version" : "5.6.0", "minimum_index_compatibility_version" : "5.0.0" }, "tagline" : "You Know, for Search" } ``` I did see a community post regarding a similar issue, but the verified solution did not work for me. I am also hoping this post will help me get a better understanding of ELK in general too. I also started to configure Beats and that should be working, but have not checked the logs yet. ---
**Author:** ![stephenb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/stephenb/32/40856_2.png) [@stephenb](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/stephenb)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/2 "2020-09-27T03:56:07Z")
Hi @LogMonitor Welcome to the community. The endpoint you accessed us the elasticsearch endpoint which runs on port 9200. If you installed Kibana in the same server try the same [http://192.168.1.12:5601/](http://192.168.1.12:5601/) I did notice that you installed version 6.8.12 , if you don't have a specific reason to do so I would recommend our latest version 7.9.2. Also you might want to look at the documents on our site. > **[Getting started with the Elastic Stack | Getting Started \[7.9\] | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elastic-stack-get-started/current/get-started-elastic-stack.html)** Also we have some great getting started videos. > **[Videos ยท Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy | Elastic Videos](https://www.elastic.co/videos/)** ---
**Author:** ![LogMonitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@LogMonitor](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/LogMonitor)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/3 "2020-09-27T19:09:20Z")
Stephenb, Thank for your reply. Thanks for noticing the port difference. I read through both YAML files a little closer and get the difference now. I used the package manager to install all the services needed. I will look into upgrading. I plan on doing a lot with ELK + BEATS, but due to my schedule lately, just trying to get the basics up and running at a minimum. I am poking at each issue while doing some other builds. After checking out the port, I received a new message: "Kibana server is not ready yet." I deleted the indices on port 9200 (ES) as if I knew what I was doing and they are not rebuilding automatically after restart. I can still mark your answer as a solution. Should I make a new post for these issues? ---
**Author:** ![stephenb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/stephenb/32/40856_2.png) [@stephenb](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/stephenb)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/4 "2020-09-27T19:45:16Z")
Yes please use new posts for new questions I highly recommend going through our install / setup docs and watching the introductory videos on our site. The article you are referencing is certainly solid but a bit out of date. For guidance when you post questions please post your configurations in txt and formatted with the txt formatting button above `` ---
**Author:** ![LogMonitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@LogMonitor](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/LogMonitor)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/5 "2020-09-27T20:03:27Z")
Thanks. Will do. I should have mentioned that I modified the instructions I found and changed a few things. I created a custom install guide with my own tweaks. The basics are still there though. I will have a look at official documentation and see where the gaps are. ---
**Author:** ![LogMonitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@LogMonitor](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/LogMonitor)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/6 "2020-09-27T20:21:43Z")
I found the last line I needed to uncomment in a YAML file related to the URL and port issue. Dashboard loaded. I will still look at official docs, but now my quick start guide is complete and I have a functional dev box. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/browser-displays-text-no-dashboard/250067/7 "2020-10-25T20:21:54Z")
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