This topic covers how to create, edit, or deactivate, or delete a stream. These actions can also be completed using the Linode API.

Create a stream

Before you begin, see Streams to understand the stream attributes and prerequisites required when creating a stream.

To create a stream in Cloud Manager:

1. Log in to Cloud Manager, expand Monitor in the main menu, and select Logs.

2. On the Logs page, select the Streams tab.

3. Click Create Stream.

4. Enter the stream details. See Stream attributes for descriptions of these fields.

5. (Optional) Test the connection.

6. Click Create Stream.

Edit a stream

To edit a stream in Cloud Manager:

1. Log in to Cloud Manager, expand Monitor in the main menu, and select Logs.

2. On the Logs page, select the Streams tab.

3. Use the search tool and filter by Status to find the stream you want to edit.

4. Select Edit from the stream's options menu.

5. Make the required changes and click Save.

Deactivate a stream

To deactivate a destination in Cloud Manager:

1. Log in to Cloud Manager, expand Monitor in the main menu, and select Logs.

2. On the Logs page, select the Streams tab.

3. Use the search tool and filter by Status to find the stream you want to edit.

4. Select Deactivate from the stream's options menu.

If deactivation succeeds, the stream's status changes to Inactive and a toast appears confirming the action was successful.

Delete stream

To delete a destination in Cloud Manager:

1. Log in to Cloud Manager, expand Monitor in the main menu, and select Logs.

2. On the Logs page, select the Streams tab.

3. Use the search tool and filter by Status to find the stream you want to edit.

4. Select Delete from the stream's options menu. A confirmation dialog appears.

5. Click Delete on the confirmation dialog to confirm that you want to delete the stream.