How to access the Sitecore log files via browser


Overview

Sitecore includes pages that help administer the solution. All pages are accessible via /sitecore/admin/default.aspx page and require Administrator access. Pages can be accessed on the CM and Standalone roles only.

The Logs.aspx admin page allows you to access Sitecore log files stored on the local file system. The page loads log files from the folder specified in the Sitecore LogFolder setting.

By default, the folder is set as follows:

<setting name="LogFolder" value="$(dataFolder)/logs" />


To open the Logs page, navigate to:

https://<application hostname>/sitecore/admin/Logs.aspx


The logs are grouped by type:

Select a log type to view or download logs of a specific type: