# Junk indexes created automatically **URL:** \ **Category:** Elasticsearch\ **Created:** [November 7, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/junk-indexes-created-automatically/14311 "2013-11-07T22:31:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Govind\_Kothari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/71e660/32.png) [@Govind\_Kothari](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Govind_Kothari)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/junk-indexes-created-automatically/14311/1 "2013-11-07T22:31:32Z")
Hi, I can see that junk indexes are getting created in elasticsearch node. What can be the possible reason ? I am sure its not an issue with my code. Thanks, Govind -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "elasticsearch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). ---
**Author:** ![Ivan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/df788c/32.png) [@Ivan](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Ivan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/junk-indexes-created-automatically/14311/2 "2013-11-07T22:48:55Z")
Elasticsearch enables automatic index creation on by default, so you are probably indexing documents to these junk indexes. Try disabling the feature (action.auto\_create\_index) and see if the problem persists, > **[Elasticsearch Platform — Find real-time answers at scale](https://www.elastic.co)** > > Power insights and outcomes with the Elasticsearch Platform and AI. See into your data and find answers that matter with enterprise solutions designed to help you build, observe, and protect. Try Elasticsearch free today. Cheers, Ivan On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Govind Kothari [govindkothari@gmail.com](mailto:govindkothari@gmail.com)wrote: > Hi, > > I can see that junk indexes are getting created in elasticsearch node. > What can be the possible reason ? I am sure its not an issue with my code. > > Thanks, > Govind > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "elasticsearch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). > For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "elasticsearch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). ---
**Author:** ![Lukas\_Vlcek1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/lukas_vlcek1/32/819_2.png) [@Lukas\_Vlcek1](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Lukas_Vlcek1)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2013, 7:54am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/junk-indexes-created-automatically/14311/3 "2013-11-08T07:54:22Z")
You can also check es log. IIRC by default it logs about new index creation and the reason behind it (api call or automatic). Lukáš Dne 7.11.2013 23:48 "Ivan Brusic" [ivan@brusic.com](mailto:ivan@brusic.com) napsal(a): > Elasticsearch enables automatic index creation on by default, so you are > probably indexing documents to these junk indexes. Try disabling the > feature (action.auto\_create\_index) and see if the problem persists, > > [Elasticsearch Platform — Find real-time answers at scale | Elastic](http://www.elasticsearch.org/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/docs-index_.html#index-creation) > > Cheers, > > Ivan > > On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Govind Kothari [govindkothari@gmail.com](mailto:govindkothari@gmail.com)wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I can see that junk indexes are getting created in elasticsearch node. > > What can be the possible reason ? I am sure its not an issue with my code. > > > > Thanks, > > Govind > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "elasticsearch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > > email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). > > For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "elasticsearch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). > For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "elasticsearch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com](mailto:elasticsearch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit [https://groups.google.com/groups/opt\_out](https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out). ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/junk-indexes-created-automatically/14311/4 "2017-07-06T02:08:13Z")