How do I view Apache logs?
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Apache logs in Plesk
Within Plesk’s Apache logs browser feature, there are a few different types of Apache logs. Each log type has a distinct purpose and if utilized correctly can help troubleshoot any server problems that might arise. You might be trying to track down the reason a site has suddenly gone down. Checking the log type below will determine the cause.
- Apache error (error_log). This log contains diagnostic information. It also records any errors that the Apache web server encounters in processing requests.
For a full list of the different log types available please visit Plesk’s information page.
- Log into to your Plesk control panel, you can do this directly via the URL or from your client area.
- From your control panel, click Websites & Domains.
- Each domain within your Plesk subscription should be separated, each with its own Logs
icon.
For your intended domain, click the logs icon.
- This will show all the log entries selected logs.
- You can manage shown logs via the drop-down menu. However, in most cases this won’t be required.
Logs in cPanel
cPanel offers logs through the Raw Access tool in the metrics section. Logs are displayed in a table and reference every domain on that cPanel account.
With both SSL and non SSL versions shown. There are also, archived versions of these logs available you can see these in monthly increments, contained within tar.gz files.
- Firstly, login to your cPanel control panel and navigate to the metrics section.
- Once you are in the Metrics area, click Raw Access.
- From here you can configure logs. And, view both current and archived logs
