# Need Help Installing OpenSearch on Server Without Security Pack and DNS Configuration

**URL:** <https://forum.opensearch.org/t/need-help-installing-opensearch-on-server-without-security-pack-and-dns-configuration/22965>\
**Category:** Community\
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**Created:** [December 30, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/need-help-installing-opensearch-on-server-without-security-pack-and-dns-configuration/22965 "2024-12-30T17:28:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Fenil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.opensearch.org/fenil/32/8541_2.png) [@Fenil](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Fenil)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/need-help-installing-opensearch-on-server-without-security-pack-and-dns-configuration/22965/1 "2024-12-30T17:28:37Z")

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I’m trying to install OpenSearch on my server, but I want to do so without the security plugin and without configuring any DNS details, as I don’t have a domain or DNS setup.

I followed the official OpenSearch installation guide for **Debian** ([Debian - OpenSearch Documentation](https://opensearch.org/docs/latest/install-and-configure/install-opensearch/debian/)), but I encountered issues during the installation process, and it doesn’t seem to install properly.

Here are some specific points I need help with:

1. **Installing OpenSearch without the security plugin** : I don’t need the security features or SSL configurations (as I am setting up OpenSearch in a local environment for testing purposes).

2. **No DNS or domain setup** : Since I don’t have any DNS details or domain names, I’m setting up OpenSearch as a standalone node. How can I configure it without needing DNS settings or domain names?

3. **Installation issues** : After following the installation guide, I faced some errors, and OpenSearch didn’t start as expected. I’d appreciate guidance on how to troubleshoot and resolve the installation problem.

Can anyone help me with a step-by-step guide or suggestions on how to install OpenSearch in this specific setup?

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**Author:** ![pablo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.opensearch.org/pablo/32/10363_2.png) [@pablo](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/pablo)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/need-help-installing-opensearch-on-server-without-security-pack-and-dns-configuration/22965/2 "2025-01-17T22:37:34Z")

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@Fenil Did you resolve your issues?  
You can use IP addresses instead of DNS.

How did you deploy your cluster?

What errors did you experience?