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Delete index template
The Delete Index Template API deletes one or more index templates.
Path and HTTP methods
DELETE /_index_template/<template-name>
Path parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
template-name | String | The name of the index template. You can delete multiple templates in one request by separating the template names with commas. When multiple template names are used in the request, wildcards are not supported. |
Query parameters
The following optional query parameters are supported.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
cluster_manager_timeout | Time | The amount of time to wait for a connection to the cluster manager node. Default is 30s. |
timeout | Time | The amount of time that the operation will wait for a response. Default is 30s. |