The access.log file on your web server records all accesses to your website. It contains information about every request sent to the server, such as IP addresses, requested URLs, timestamps, and status codes. With the access.log file, you can monitor traffic on your site, identify errors, and trace security incidents.
What is the access.log?
The access.log is a log file that records every access to your website. It contains useful information such as:
Visitor IP address
Date and time of access
Requested URL (which page or file was requested)
HTTP status code (whether the access was successful, e.g., 200, or if an error occurred, e.g., 404)
Visitor browser information
How do I access the access.log?
At Hoststar, you can access the access.log file via your FTP account. The file is located in your web server directory under /logs/.
Security note
The access.log may contain sensitive data, such as IP addresses and browser information. Make sure that access to these logs is only allowed for authorized users.
With the access.log file, you can gain valuable insights into how your website is used and at the same time identify errors and security risks.