Create a New Opensolr Index via the Control Panel

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Create a New Opensolr Index
From login to a fully configured, production-ready Solr index in under two minutes. Use the Control Panel or automate everything with the REST API.
LOGINYour accountADD NEWDashboard menuSELECT REGIONVersion + locationNAME + CREATEClick Add IndexCONFIGUREUpload schema, go!Five steps from zero to a fully operational Solr index

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1
Log in to your Opensolr account
Head to opensolr.com/login and sign in with your email and password.
Login to Opensolr Account
2
Open the Control Panel
Click your username in the top-right corner and select Control Panel from the dropdown menu.
Opensolr Control Panel menu
3
Click "Add New"
Inside your Dashboard, open the My Indexes menu and click Add New to start creating a new index.
Add New Opensolr Index
4
Choose your region and Solr version
Use the filter dropdowns to select a Region, Solr Version, and optionally a Country. Clusters are available across US-East, US-West, EU-Central, EU-West, EU-North, and Asia-Pacific.
Select Opensolr Region
Click the region card that matches your needs — or use Request Env. to request a custom dedicated environment.
Select Solr Cloud Region
5
Name your index and create it
Give your index a meaningful name or keep the auto-generated unique ID. Click Add Index and your index will be provisioned in seconds.
Name Opensolr Index
6
Open your Index Control Panel
Back on the My Indexes page, click your index name to enter its dedicated Control Panel — where you manage configuration, security, analytics, and more.
Opensolr Index Control Panel
7
Upload your Solr configuration
Go to Configuration in the sidebar. Edit config files live, or upload a ready-made Solr Config Zip (e.g. for Drupal, WordPress, or your own custom setup). Your index is now ready to receive data.
Solr Configuration Files Manager

What You Get

Real-Time Analytics
Query analytics, bandwidth stats, live query streams, and exportable PDF reports — all from your dashboard.
Security & Auth
HTTPS by default, HTTP Auth credentials, IP whitelisting, and per-index access control — managed from one panel.
Backup & Restore
One-click backups with instant restore. Automated replication across regions for maximum durability.
Live Config Editor
Edit schema.xml, solrconfig.xml, and all config files directly in the browser — or upload a zip archive.
REST API Automation
Automate index creation, config uploads, backups, and more via the Automation REST API.
Team Management
Invite team members, assign roles, and manage access across all your indexes from a single account.

Your Dashboard

Once your index is live, the Control Panel gives you full visibility and control — query analytics with visualizations, document counts, disk and bandwidth usage, server monitoring, and direct Solr Admin access.
Opensolr Analytics Dashboard
Opensolr Index Overview
Ready to get started?
Create your first index in under two minutes — or talk to us about a custom setup.