Generate a New URL for an HTTP Source

You can generate a new URL for an HTTP Source at any time. Generating a new URL completely invalidates the old URL.

Sumo Logic offers secure token-based authentication for the HTTPS Logs and Metrics Source. This capability allows you to authenticate using a unique token in the request header, maintaining the existing HTTPS endpoint behavior while adding token validation per source. Obtain the token to use in an auth header when you configure an HTTP source or regenerate the URL.

To generate a new URL:

1. New UI. In the Sumo Logic main menu select Data Management, and then under Data Collection select Collection. You can also click the Go To... menu at the top of the screen and select Collection.  
   Classic UI. In the main Sumo Logic menu, select Manage Data > Collection > Collection.
2. On the Manage Collection page, click Regenerate URL next to the HTTP source.
   
3. In the HTTP Source Address dialog box, select one of the following to regenerate the URL where the source data will be stored:
   • Presigned URL. Select to copy a presigned URL with embedded authentication.
     
   • Auth Header. Select to copy the URL, as well as a separate authorization header that contains an authentication token. This option provides greater security than a presigned URL because placing the authentication token in the authorization header of a request prevents the token from being exposed in the URL.
     
4. Click Generate.
5. When asked to confirm the generation, click OK.
6. In the resulting dialog box, the newly-generated URL is displayed, as well as the authorization header if you selected Auth Header. Copy the URL (and header if applicable) and keep in a safe place.
7. Use the copied URL (and header if appropriate) when you upload data to your HTTP Logs and Metrics source.

note

If you see a 401 (failed to authenticate) error message right after generating a new URL, wait a few minutes, then try the new URL again.