Docs

Guides
APIs
Products

Elasticsearch Observability Security Elastic Cloud
Reference
Troubleshoot
Release notes

Download source

JSON
YAML

Theme

Light Dark True black OLED Match system

Contrast

Standard More Match system

Motion

Full Reduced Match system

Type to search.

↑ + ↓ to move Enter to open Esc to close

main

main
v9 (latest)
v8

Menu

Docs
APIs
Elasticsearch API main

Task management

The task management APIs enable you to retrieve information about tasks or cancel tasks running in a cluster.

Get all tasks Stack Experimental 2.3+
- GET /_tasks
Get task information Stack Experimental 5.0+
- GET /_tasks/{task_id}
Cancel a task Stack Experimental 2.3+
- POST /_tasks/{task_id}/_cancel

Was this page helpful?

What did you like? Solved my problem Helped me call the endpoint or use the schema. Easy to understand Parameters, types, or errors were clear. Accurate The reference is correct about how the API works. Helpful examples The request or response examples helped. Easy to find I found the endpoint or schema I needed quickly. Another reason

What went wrong? Out of date The reference describes an older version of the API. Hard to understand Too complicated or unclear. Technically incorrect The reference is wrong about how the API works. Example errors A request or response example is wrong. Couldn't find what I needed Missing a parameter, field, status, or auth detail. Another reason

Tell us more (optional)

Don't include passwords, API keys, or other sensitive information.

0/2000

We couldn't save your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback.

View as Markdown

Learn more: Check out the troubleshooting the Task Management API.

Trademarks
Terms of Use
Privacy
Sitemap

© 2026 Elasticsearch B.V. All Rights Reserved.

This content is available in different formats for convenience only. All original licensing terms apply.

Elasticsearch is a trademark of Elasticsearch B.V., registered in the U.S. and in other countries. Apache, Apache Lucene, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop, HDFS and the yellow elephant logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation in the United States and/or other countries.

Notice at Collection | Your Privacy Choices