# How to define cloud id in logstash config file?

**URL:** <https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-define-cloud-id-in-logstash-config-file/135584>\
**Category:** Logstash\
**Created:** [June 12, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-define-cloud-id-in-logstash-config-file/135584 "2018-06-12T18:49:23Z")\
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> Will this "data-out.conf" find the cloud ES instance by checking against main "logstash.conf"?

I assume you mean .yml, not .conf ? (if so...)

The Elasticsearch settings in logstash.yml are only applicable to monitoring, management, and modules. You still have to define your hosts (and credentials if needed) in the `output {` section of your configuration [1].

If have 1 instance/cluster of Elasticsearch , it does become a bit redundant to redefine the same connection everywhere. Also note, the `output {` section does not currently allow for a cloud\_id , you will need to use the host name(s) directly.

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> **[Elasticsearch output plugin | Logstash Reference \[8.11\] | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/logstash/current/plugins-outputs-elasticsearch.html#plugins-outputs-elasticsearch-hosts)**

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