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. Crash reports, on the other hand, provide specific details about what caused 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’ll 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

• Log in to your HolyHosting Premium or Budget panel.

• Click on File Manager.

• Locate and open the logs folder.

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

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

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

Note: Check out our additional tutorial explaining how to properly read and diagnose server issues from server logs. (Click here)

Note: Crash reports are an excellent way to find out what’s causing your server to crash. If you’re having trouble diagnosing your crash reports, feel free to open a support ticket.

How to Find/Download Server Crash Reports

• Log in to your HolyHosting panel.

• Stop your server if you haven’t already.

• Click on File.

• Open the crash-reports folder in the main directory.

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

• Click the file to download it.

Conclusion

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