Install InfluxDB 3 Explorer

How you install Explorer depends on your InfluxDB 3 server

Starting with InfluxDB 3 Enterprise v3.11, Explorer is included with the server and runs as WebAssembly (WASM)–there’s no separate container to install. Docker is required for InfluxDB 3 Core and Enterprise earlier than v3.11, and remains an option for later Enterprise releases. See Install Explorer to find the instructions for your server.

How you install InfluxDB 3 Explorer depends on the InfluxDB 3 server you’re connecting it to:

  • InfluxDB 3 Enterprise v3.11 and later includes Explorer as an integrated WebAssembly (WASM) component–there’s no separate container to install. For setup instructions, see Use the integrated InfluxDB 3 Explorer UI.
  • InfluxDB 3 Core and Enterprise can run Explorer as a standalone Docker container. Docker is required for Core and Enterprise earlier than v3.11. For installation and configuration instructions, see Install and run InfluxDB 3 Explorer with Docker.

Check which version applies to you

If you already have an InfluxDB 3 server running, check its version and edition with GET /ping:

curl --get "http://localhost:8181/ping" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer AUTH_TOKEN"

The response includes the following version details:

  • x-influxdb-version reports the InfluxDB 3 server version.
  • x-influxdb-build reports whether the server is Core or Enterprise.
  • The response body includes the version in its version field.

Use GET; a HEAD request to /ping returns 404.

If x-influxdb-build reports Enterprise and x-influxdb-version is 3.11 or later, use the integrated Explorer UI. Otherwise, use Docker. Docker also works with Enterprise v3.11 and later if you want to run Explorer separately from the server.

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