---
title: "Create list data streams"
method: POST
path: "/api/lists/index"
tags: ["Security Lists API"]
deprecated: true
---

# Create list data streams

`POST /api/lists/index`

> **Deprecated.**

**Spaces method and path for this operation:**

<div><span class="operation-verb post">post</span>&nbsp;<span class="operation-path">/s/{space_id}/api/lists/index</span></div>

Refer to [Spaces](https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/manage-spaces) for more information.

**DEPRECATED.** `deprecated: true` is set on this operation. Value list backing data streams for the space
are now created as part of supported workflows; calling this explicitly is rarely required.
**WARNING:** Do not use for new integrations. Prefer the UI or the list and list-item APIs after confirming
indices exist with `GET /api/lists/index`.

Creates the `.lists` and `.items` data streams in the current Kibana space.

## Response `200`

Successful response

- object
  - `acknowledged` boolean, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid input data response
- `401` — Unsuccessful authentication response
- `403` — Not enough privileges response
- `409` — List data stream exists response
- `500` — Internal server error response

---

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