Search API Tab

Studio > Navigation Pane > Search App > Settings > App Settings > Search API Tab.

The Search API tab displays the SearchStax Studio Search, Update and Suggest Endpoints. Each has a copy button to easily copy to clipboard and curl examples provided.

  • Search Endpoint: This endpoint, ending in /emselect, is used to send Solr queries to the App’s database of searches, content items, feedback, and so forth.
  • Update Endpoint: The Update endpoint can be used to upload data to the Search App.
  • Suggest Endpoint: This one, ending in /emsuggest, is used to ask for suggestions when a search query returns no results.

Basic Authentication

For apps using Basic Authentication, the Search APIs are protected using a sets of an auto-generated User-ID and passwords set by the user.

Search API Tab

You may change the passwords (but not the user IDs) on this screen. Click the Save button when finished. 

What is the RELOAD SCHEMA button for?


Reload Schema Button

When you add an indexed field to your Sitecore or Drupal site, you must come here and click the Reload Schema button to update the Studio index. The system will be offline until the update completes.

There is no need to use this button just to update a password.

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Questions?

Do not hesitate to contact the SearchStax Support Desk.