# Configure an index pattern

In order to use Kibana you must configure at least one index pattern. Index patterns are used to identify the Elasticsearch index to run search and analytics against. They are also used to configure fields.

Index pattern advanced options

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Patterns allow you to define dynamic index names using * as a wildcard. Example: logstash-*

Index pattern ID

Creates the index pattern with the specified ID.

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