Editing Logs (section)

== File log ==
Since version 3.2.0-rc1, FileZilla includes the possibility of logging to a file. Contrary to screen log, file log is not enabled by default.

=== What is logged ===
* Timestamp: data and time<br>
* FileZilla process ID<br>
* Connection ID, browsing connection is 0<br>
* Log text: Commands sent, status messages and more

=== Setting up file logging ===
Just enable 'Log to file' in FileZilla's settings, Logging tab and select a path and filename for the log. You can select the path freely, but you must use a directory where you have write permission.
For example:
[[File:FileZillaClient_LogSettings.png|thumb|600x600px|Settings|none]]

=== Limiting the log size ===
On the same tab, enable 'Limit size of logfile' and enter the desired value in Mebibyte (MiB). One MebiByte equals 1048576 Bytes.<br>
Please note that FileZilla makes one backup, so the amount you enter here is doubled!

If the log file reaches the size limit, FileZilla renames it to <filename>.1, and starts a new file. Any <filename>.1 file that exists prior to renaming will be deleted.