> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dcdeploy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Logs

> View and search real-time logs for your workloads directly in the DCDeploy dashboard.

The **Logs** tab provides real-time visibility into the output of your running workloads.\
It is especially useful for debugging, monitoring application health, and investigating errors.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Log entries">
    Each log entry contains:

    * **Timestamp**: When the log line was generated.
    * **Workload & Version**: Identifies which workload and version produced the log (e.g., `v1-tommie-...`).
    * **Log Message**: The actual application or system output (e.g., HTTP requests, errors, warnings).
    * **Client Details**: Includes client IP, user-agent, referrer, and request path.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filtering logs">
    You can narrow down the displayed logs using:

    * **Time Range**: Select a window (e.g., *Last 15 minutes*, *1 hour*, *24 hours*).
    * **Search Box**: Enter keywords, error codes, or paths to filter relevant log entries.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Exporting logs">
    Use the **download button** (⬇️) to export logs for offline analysis or sharing with your team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Best practices">
    * Regularly monitor logs to identify unexpected errors early.
    * Use search filters when debugging specific issues (e.g., `500`, `favicon.ico`, `POST /api/login`).
    * Combine log analysis with the **Metrics tab** for deeper insights on performance bottlenecks.
    * For production environments, integrate log shipping with external monitoring systems if needed.
  </Step>
</Steps>