From a469a0ab6d6b6a3021ae51cb75280409b045ad80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nitin Gupta Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:19:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added FAQ entry for viewing logs --- docs/docs/troubleshooting/faqs.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/docs/troubleshooting/faqs.md b/docs/docs/troubleshooting/faqs.md index ca64974fa..a9a1fd8b3 100644 --- a/docs/docs/troubleshooting/faqs.md +++ b/docs/docs/troubleshooting/faqs.md @@ -57,3 +57,16 @@ SQLite does not work well on a network share, if the `/media` folder is mapped t If MQTT isn't working in docker try using the IP of the device hosting the MQTT server instead of `localhost`, `127.0.0.1`, or `mosquitto.ix-mosquitto.svc.cluster.local`. This is because, by default, Frigate does not run in host mode so localhost points to the Frigate container and not the host device's network. + +### Where can I find the log files generated by Frigate? + +Frigate doesn't store log files directly. Instead, it uses Docker to manage logs. To view these logs, follow these steps: +* Open a terminal or command prompt on the host running your Frigate container. +* Type the following command and press Enter: + ``` + docker logs -f frigate + ``` + This command tells Docker to show you the logs from the Frigate container. + Note: If you've given your Frigate container a different name, replace "frigate" in the command with your container's actual name. The "-f" option means the logs will continue to update in real-time as new entries are added. To stop viewing the logs, press `Ctrl+C`. + +If you'd like to learn more about using Docker logs, including additional options and features, you can explore Docker's [official documentation](https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/logs/).