Introduction

Welcome to SearchBlox. This page will help you get up and running as quickly as possible — whether you're installing SearchBlox for the first time, exploring its features, or setting up search for your organization.

Before You Begin

System Requirements

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SearchBlox v12.1 requires a minimum of 16 GB RAM and 4 CPU cores. Make sure your server meets these requirements before starting installation.

Check the full list of system requirements before downloading:

• System Requirements

Upgrading from a Previous Version?

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An in-place upgrade is not recommended. Always start with a clean installation when moving to a new version of SearchBlox. A trial license and a compatible configuration file can be provided by the SearchBlox team to help with the transition. Contact SearchBlox Support before upgrading.

Why a clean installation is recommended

• Stability — Prevents conflicts or errors caused by leftover files from previous versions
• Performance — Avoids slowdowns from outdated settings or cached data
• Compatibility — Ensures all components are properly configured and fully compatible with v12

Step 1: Download SearchBlox

Download the latest version of SearchBlox (v12.1) from the official website:

• Download SearchBlox

Step 2: Install SearchBlox

Choose the installation guide that matches your operating system or deployment environment:

Step 3: Activate Your License

Once SearchBlox is installed, you'll need to activate it with a valid license key before you can use it.

• License Key Setup

Need a trial license? Contact SearchBlox Support to request one.

Step 4: Log In to the Admin Console

After installation and license activation, open your browser and go to:

http://<your-server-address>:8080/searchblox/admin

Default login credentials

Username: admin
Password: admin

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Change the default password immediately after your first login. Go to Administration → Users to update it.

Step 5: Create Your First Collection

A collection is a group of content from one data source — for example, your company website, a shared drive, or a database. Creating a collection tells SearchBlox what to index and search.

1. In the Admin Console, go to Collections → Manage Collections
2. Click Create New Collection
3. Choose a collection type (for example, Web, Filesystem, Database)
4. Enter the URL or path to your content and select a language
5. Click Start Indexing to begin

Helpful links

• Manage Collections
• Supported Connectors — View all 329+ supported data sources
• Supported Languages — View all 38 supported languages

Step 6: Test Your Search

Once indexing is complete, test your search from the Admin Console:

1. Go to Collections → Search Settings
2. Use the built-in search preview to run a test query
3. Review results and adjust relevance settings if needed

Helpful links

• Search Settings
• Relevance Tuning

Step 7: Add Search to Your Website or App

Once search is working, embed it into your website or application:

1. Go to Collections → Embed Search
2. Copy the generated code snippet
3. Paste it into your website or application

Helpful links

• Embed Search

What's Next?

Once you're up and running, explore these areas based on your role: