--- title: Use Grafana with InfluxDB description: Configure Grafana to query and visualize data from InfluxDB v1.x. url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v1/tools/grafana/ estimated_tokens: 3151 product: InfluxDB OSS v1 version: v1 --- # Use Grafana with InfluxDB This page documents an earlier version of InfluxDB OSS. [InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/) is the latest stable version. Use [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) or [Grafana Cloud](https://grafana.com/products/cloud/) to visualize data from your InfluxDB instance. #### Identify your InfluxDB version If you are unsure which InfluxDB product you are using, use our interactive version detector to help identify it: [Detect my InfluxDB version](#) #### Grafana 12.2+ The instructions below are for **Grafana 12.2+** with the `newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign` feature flag enabled. This introduces the newest version of the InfluxDB core plugin. The updated plugin includes **SQL support** for InfluxDB 3-based products such as InfluxDB, and the interface dynamically adapts based on your product and query language selection in [URL and authentication](#configure-url-and-authentication). #### Required - The instructions below are for **Grafana 12.2+** with the `newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign` feature flag enabled. This introduces the newest version of the InfluxDB core plugin. For information about using InfluxDB with other versions of Grafana, see the [Grafana documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/datasources/influxdb/). - To use **Flux**, use **InfluxDB 1.8.1+** and [enable Flux](/influxdb/v1/flux/installation/) in your InfluxDB configuration file. - [Install Grafana](#install-grafana) - [Create an InfluxDB data source](#create-an-influxdb-data-source) - [Query and visualize data](#query-and-visualize-data) ## Install Grafana 1. [Start InfluxDB](/influxdb/v1/introduction/get-started/). 2. [Sign up for Grafana Cloud](https://grafana.com/products/cloud/) or [download and install Grafana](https://grafana.com/grafana/download). 3. If running Grafana locally, enable the `newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign` feature flag to use the latest InfluxDB data source plugin. [](#option-1-configuration-file-recommended) Option 1: Configuration file (recommended) Add the following to your `grafana.ini` configuration file: ```ini [feature_toggles] enable = newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign ``` Configuration file locations: - **Linux**: `/etc/grafana/grafana.ini` - **macOS (Homebrew)**: `/opt/homebrew/etc/grafana/grafana.ini` - **Windows**: `\conf\grafana.ini` [](#option-2-command-line) Option 2: Command line Enable the feature flag when starting Grafana: **Linux:** ```sh grafana-server --config /etc/grafana/grafana.ini \ cfg:default.feature_toggles.enable=newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign ``` **macOS (Homebrew):** ```sh /opt/homebrew/opt/grafana/bin/grafana server \ --config /opt/homebrew/etc/grafana/grafana.ini \ --homepath /opt/homebrew/opt/grafana/share/grafana \ --packaging=brew \ cfg:default.paths.logs=/opt/homebrew/var/log/grafana \ cfg:default.paths.data=/opt/homebrew/var/lib/grafana \ cfg:default.paths.plugins=/opt/homebrew/var/lib/grafana/plugins \ cfg:default.feature_toggles.enable=newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign ``` **Windows:** ```powershell grafana-server.exe --config \conf\grafana.ini ` cfg:default.feature_toggles.enable=newInfluxDSConfigPageDesign ``` For more information, see [Configure feature toggles](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/setup-grafana/configure-grafana/feature-toggles/) in the Grafana documentation. 4. Visit your **Grafana Cloud user interface** (UI) or, if running Grafana locally, [start Grafana](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/installation/) and visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser. #### Using Grafana Cloud with a local InfluxDB instance If you need to keep your database local, consider running Grafana locally instead of using Grafana Cloud, as this avoids the need to expose your database to the internet. To use InfluxDB running on your private network with Grafana Cloud, you must configure a [private data source for Grafana Cloud](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/data-sources/private-data-sources/). SQL is only supported in InfluxDB 3. For more information, see how to [get started with InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/get-started/). ## Create an InfluxDB data source 1. In your Grafana interface, click **Connections** in the left sidebar. 2. Click **Data sources**. 3. Click **Add new connection**. 4. Search for and select **InfluxDB**. The InfluxDB data source configuration page displays. 5. In the **Settings** tab, enter a **Name** for your data source. ### Configure URL and authentication In the **URL and authentication** section, configure the following: - **URL**: Your server URL–for example, `https://localhost:8086` - **Product**: From the dropdown, select **InfluxDB OSS 1.x** - **Query Language**: Select **InfluxQL** or **Flux** - *(Optional)* **Advanced HTTP Settings**, **Auth**, and **TLS/SSL Settings** as needed for your environment ### Configure database settings The fields in this section change based on your query language selection in [URL and authentication](#configure-url-and-authentication). **InfluxQL:** ## Configure Grafana to use InfluxQL When you select **InfluxQL** as the query language, configure the following: - **Database**: Your database name - **User**: Your InfluxDB username *(if [authentication is enabled](/influxdb/v1/administration/authentication_and_authorization/)); leave blank if authentication is disabled.* - **Password**: Your InfluxDB password *(if [authentication is enabled](/influxdb/v1/administration/authentication_and_authorization/)); leave blank if authentication is disabled.* ![InfluxQL configuration for InfluxDB OSS 1.x](/img/influxdb3/OSS-v1-grafana-product-dropdown-influxql.png) Click **Save & Test**. Grafana attempts to connect to InfluxDB and returns the result of the test. **Flux:** ## Configure Grafana to use Flux When you select **Flux** as the query language, configure the following: 1. Ensure [Flux is enabled](/influxdb/v1/flux/installation/) in your InfluxDB configuration file. 2. Configure the database settings: - **Organization**: Provide an arbitrary value (InfluxDB 1.x does not use organizations) - **Default Bucket**: Provide a default database and retention policy - **Token**: If [InfluxDB authentication is enabled](/influxdb/v1/administration/authentication_and_authorization/) provide your InfluxDB username and password ![Flux configuration for InfluxDB OSS 1.x](/img/influxdb3/OSS-v1-grafana-product-dropdown-flux.png) Click **Save & Test**. Grafana attempts to connect to InfluxDB and returns the result of the test. ## Query and visualize data With your InfluxDB connection configured, use Grafana to query and visualize time series data. ### Query inspection in Grafana To learn about query management and inspection in Grafana, see the [Grafana Explore documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/explore/). ### Build visualizations with Grafana For a comprehensive walk-through of creating visualizations with Grafana, see the [Grafana documentation](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/). #### Related - [Get started with Flux](/flux/v0/get-started/)