Managing OpenSearch users
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Updated at July 6, 2026
You can manage cluster users as admin. You can set a password for this user when creating or updating a cluster.
For more information about managing users and the interfaces available for this purpose, see this OpenSearch guide
To perform routine tasks, create individual users with the minimum required permissionsadmin account for these purposes as it has full access to the cluster. Running an incorrect command as admin may cause the cluster to fail.