---
name: "tech-qdrant-config-at-create"
title: "Qdrant HNSW config at create"
description: "Many collection params apply at create; retrofit via update_collection"
type: "tech"
category: "databases"
tags: ["tech", "qdrant", "vector", "databases"]
related: ["[[tech-qdrant-hnsw-timeout]]"]
---
Don't assume live config edits always apply retroactively. Prefer correct create params; use `update_collection` when supported.

Related: [[tech-qdrant-hnsw-timeout]].