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Logs

Logs​

The Logs section provides administrators with comprehensive visibility into platform activity and user actions, serving as an audit trail for security, debugging, and compliance purposes.

Overview​

The logs interface displays all platform activities in a structured table format, allowing administrators to track user behavior, system events, and operational changes across the platform.

Log Entry Structure​

Each log entry contains the following information:

  • User: Email address of the user who performed the action
  • Action: Type of operation executed (e.g., USER_AUTH, ADD_USERS_TO_GROUP, UPDATE_INSTANCE)
  • Details: Brief description or category of the action
  • CreatedAt: Timestamp when the action was executed
  • ObjectInfo: JSON object containing structured data and metadata related to the action
  • Open: Interactive button to view detailed information or navigate to related resources

Filtering Capabilities​

The logs interface provides multiple filtering options to help you find specific activities:

Basic Filters​

  • User Filter: Search for logs by user email address with autocomplete functionality
  • Action Filter: Filter by specific action types or keywords

Advanced Filters​

Click "More Filters" to access additional filtering options:

  • Details Filter: Search within action details and descriptions
  • Date Range: Filter logs by creation date using a date picker with start and end dates

Filter Management​

  • Use the X button to clear all filters and return to the complete log view
  • Filters are applied in real-time as you type or make selections
  • Combine multiple filters for precise log searches

Interactive Features​

View Action Details​

Each log entry includes a "View" button that provides context-aware navigation:

  • USER_AUTH: Opens the user profile page for authentication-related logs
  • ADD_USERS_TO_GROUP / REMOVE_USERS_FROM_GROUP: Navigates to the specific role management page
  • UPDATE_INSTANCE: Opens the relevant instance configuration page
  • OPEN_INTERFACE: Directs to the specific interface page

Pagination​

  • Navigate through large log datasets using the pagination controls
  • Configurable items per page (default: 10 entries)
  • Real-time page count updates based on filtered results

Common Use Cases​

Security Auditing​

  • Monitor user authentication attempts
  • Track role and permission changes
  • Review access patterns and suspicious activities

System Debugging​

  • Investigate instance updates and configuration changes
  • Trace interface access and modifications
  • Analyze system performance through activity patterns

Compliance Reporting​

  • Generate activity reports for specific users or time periods
  • Document system changes for regulatory requirements
  • Maintain audit trails for data governance

Tips for Effective Log Management​

  1. Use Date Filters: Narrow down searches to specific time periods for faster results
  2. Combine Filters: Use multiple filter criteria to find exact log entries
  3. Regular Monitoring: Check logs regularly for unusual activity patterns
  4. Action-Specific Searches: Use action filters to focus on specific types of operations

Navigation Path: Monitoring → Logs