How to Find and View Minecraft Server Logs and Crash Reports

Finding and viewing Minecraft server logs and crash reports is crucial for troubleshooting and identifying any issues or errors that may be occurring on the server. Server logs provide a detailed record of all events and actions that have taken place on the server, including any error or warning messages. On the other hand, crash reports provide specific details about the cause of a server crash, including the time of the crash, the type of error that occurred, and any relevant tracking or debugging information. By analyzing server logs and crash reports, server administrators can identify and resolve issues that may be affecting the stability and performance of their Minecraft server.

Note: You will need to install the following programs to extract and view the server logs:

7-Zip (or WinZip)

Notepad++

How to download and view Minecraft server logs

1. Log in to the HolyHosting Premium or Budget panel.

2. Click on File Manager.

3. Locate and open the logs folder.

4. Click on the desired log to start downloading it to your desktop. (log format: YYYY/MM/DD)

5. Right-click the downloaded .gz file, then select 7-Zip>Extract here. (This will produce an additional file containing the logs)

6. Right-click the .log file and select Edit with Notepad++.

Note: Check out our additional tutorial that explains how to properly read and diagnose server issues from the server logs. (click here).

Note: Crash reports are an excellent way to find out what is causing your server to crash. If you have trouble diagnosing your crash reports, feel free to create a support ticket.

How to find/download server crash reports

1. Log in to the HolyHosting Premium or Budget panel.

2. Stop your server if you haven't already.

3. Click on File Manager.

4. Open the crash reports folder in the main directory.

5. Click Edit to view the report through the control panel.

6. Click on the file to download it.