# How to Find and Read Arma Reforger Server Logs (/docs/arma-reforger/server-logs)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Server logs record everything the server does — errors, player connections, mod loading, performance warnings. They're the first thing to check when something goes wrong.

View Live Logs [#view-live-logs]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Console [#open-the-console]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Console** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Watch real-time output [#watch-real-time-output]

    The console shows real-time server output as it happens. New lines stream in automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Find Historical Log Files [#find-historical-log-files]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Files [#open-files]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to the logs directory [#navigate-to-the-logs-directory]

    Look for log files in:

    ```
    /profile/log/
    /logs/
    ```

    Log files are usually named with timestamps.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open or download [#open-or-download]

    Click a log file to view it in the panel editor. For larger files or detailed analysis, download to your computer.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Reading Log Entries [#reading-log-entries]

Log Levels [#log-levels]

| Level       | Meaning                                     |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **INFO**    | Normal operation messages                   |
| **WARNING** | Non-critical issues that may need attention |
| **ERROR**   | Problems that may affect gameplay           |
| **FATAL**   | Critical errors that crash the server       |

Common Log Entries [#common-log-entries]

**Server startup:**

```
Server initialized on port 2001
Game started - Scenario: Conflict - Everon
```

**Player connection:**

```
Player connected: PlayerName (ID: 76561198xxxxxxx)
```

**Mod loading:**

```
Loading mod: WeaponSwitching (ID: 59727DAE364DEADB)
```

**Error example:**

```
ERROR: Failed to load mod - version mismatch
FATAL: Out of memory - server shutting down
```

Troubleshooting With Logs [#troubleshooting-with-logs]

| Goal                       | What to Search For                                              |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Find a crash cause**     | Scroll to the end and look for `ERROR`/`FATAL` entries          |
| **Diagnose mod issues**    | Search for the mod name                                         |
| **Track a player issue**   | Search for the player's username                                |
| **Find performance drops** | Use `-logStats <ms>` startup parameter to log periodic FPS data |

Sharing Logs for Support [#sharing-logs-for-support]

When asking for help on [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/):

1. Download the relevant log file from **Files**
2. Don't paste the full log into chat — use [paste.gg](https://paste.gg) or [pastebin.com](https://pastebin.com)
3. Share the link with: what happened, when it happened, what you've already tried

> **Tip:** Use Ctrl+F in your text editor to search for `ERROR` or `FATAL` — these almost always pinpoint the issue.

> **Note:** Log files grow over time. Regular [server restarts](/docs/arma-reforger/automatic-backups) create new log files, making it easier to find issues by timestamp.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Troubleshooting](/docs/arma-reforger/troubleshooting)
* [Performance Guide](/docs/arma-reforger/performance-guide)
* [Startup Parameters](/docs/arma-reforger/startup-parameters)