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The `/etc/elasticsearch` directory contains the default runtime configuration
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for {es}. The ownership of this directory and all contained files are set to
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`root:elasticsearch` on package installations.
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The `setgid` flag applies group permissions on the `/etc/elasticsearch`
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directory to ensure that {es} can read any contained files and subdirectories.
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All files and subdirectories inherit the `root:elasticsearch` ownership.
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Running commands from this directory or any subdirectories, such as the
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<<secure-settings,elasticsearch-keystore tool>>, requires `root:elasticsearch`
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permissions.
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Elasticsearch loads its configuration from the
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`/etc/elasticsearch/elasticsearch.yml` file by default. The format of this
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config file is explained in <<settings>>.
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