Questions
Frequently asked questions.
What AdminDex is, how it talks to your Meilisearch server, what's in each plan, and how teams work. Can't find your answer? Email the AdminDex team →
About AdminDex
What is AdminDex?
AdminDex is a third-party web dashboard for self-hosted Meilisearch instances. Connect any Meilisearch server you control via its admin key, and AdminDex gives you a visual UI for index settings, document browsing, API key management, the task log, and search analytics — all without writing curl commands by hand.
What is Meilisearch?
Meilisearch is an open-source, Rust-based search engine designed for typo-tolerant, fast full-text search. It is commonly used by SaaS companies and content sites as a self-hosted alternative to Algolia or Elasticsearch. AdminDex is a separate management tool that runs on top of Meilisearch — you still need a Meilisearch server (cloud or self-hosted) to use AdminDex.
Is AdminDex affiliated with Meilisearch?
No. AdminDex is an independent third-party tool built on top of the public Meilisearch HTTP API. We are fans of Meilisearch and stay compatible with its release line, but we are not part of the Meilisearch organization or Meilisearch Cloud.
Is AdminDex the same as Meilisearch Cloud?
No. Meilisearch Cloud is a hosted Meilisearch service operated by the Meilisearch team — they run the Meilisearch server for you. AdminDex is a control panel for the Meilisearch you run yourself, typically because of compliance, latency, or cost reasons. If you already self-host (or need to), AdminDex is for you.
Which Meilisearch versions does AdminDex support?
AdminDex tests against Meilisearch v1.10 and newer. Older versions may work for the read-only views (browse, settings) but the API key manager assumes the v1.10+ key schema.
Self-hosting & security
Where is my Meilisearch admin key stored?
Encrypted at rest with authenticated AES-256 on AdminDex's database. The key is decrypted only in-memory, immediately before the outgoing HTTP call to your Meilisearch server, then discarded. It is never logged, never displayed in the UI after you save it, and never sent back to your browser.
Does my Meilisearch server need to be reachable from the internet?
Yes — AdminDex's backend needs to make HTTPS requests to your Meilisearch URL. If your Meilisearch is on a private network, you'll need to expose it (with proper firewall rules and a strong admin key) or self-host AdminDex inside the same network.
Can I self-host AdminDex itself?
Not in v1. Today AdminDex is a hosted service. If self-hosting AdminDex is critical for you, get in touch so we can prioritise.
Plans & billing
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Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from the billing portal and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period. We don't pro-rate refunds, but we don't charge for the unused time either.
What happens if I downgrade?
Your existing data stays. Features tied to the old plan stop working at the end of the current billing period. Team members and instances above the new plan's limits stay accessible to you but you can't add more until you upgrade again.
Do you offer annual billing?
Yes. Annual billing is roughly 17% cheaper than paying monthly across every paid plan. You can switch between monthly and annual from the billing portal.
Is there a free trial of the paid plans?
Yes — the Free plan is forever and includes one instance plus the document browser. Upgrade anytime when you need more instances, the visual settings editor, API key management, or team access.
Do you take card payments only?
Yes — we use Stripe for all payments, which means card and major wallets. No invoicing or wire transfers in v1.
What happens if my Meilisearch instance goes down?
AdminDex's dashboard shows the instance as Unreachable, but the rest of the app keeps working. Your other instances are unaffected. The 5-minute health check loop will flip the pill back to green automatically as soon as your server responds again.
Does AdminDex make any background calls to my Meilisearch?
Yes, but you control them. The health-check loop hits /health every 5 minutes (read-only). Every other call to your Meilisearch is triggered by something you click in the UI — there are no scheduled writes, no background syncs, no analytics scraping. Every operation surfaces a copy-able curl example so you can see the exact request before you submit it.
Can I self-host AdminDex itself?
Not in v1. Today AdminDex is a hosted service. Self-hosting AdminDex is on the roadmap if compliance requires it — get in touch and we'll prioritise.
Teams & collaboration
How many team members can I invite?
Pro plans get 3 seats. Agency plans get unlimited seats. Free and Starter plans don't include team features — invite a teammate and you'll be prompted to upgrade.
What can a team member do that I can't restrict?
Team members come in two roles: Admin (can edit settings, manage API keys, view the task log) and Member (read-only — can browse documents and view analytics, but cannot edit settings or see mutation history). Only the account owner can delete instances, manage other team members, or access billing.
Still have questions?
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