Logs
Logging in FileZilla
FileZilla includes two ways of logging all communication with the server, which essentially consists of commands sent by the client and server replies. The following chapters will shortly explain, what you'll need to do if you're asked to 'Please post a log'.
Screen log
The first logging type is the screen log. It is always enabled, but the pane can be hidden using the View menu. Please note that the screen log is limited to a finite number of lines displayed, long logs may scroll out of the screen and can't be recalled.
Logs are usually abbreviated unless an error occurs. To show complete, unabbreviated logs, you can right-click the log and select "Show detailed logs".
What is logged
- Timestamp (optional)
- Description: Status, Command, Response, Trace etc.
- Log text: Commands sent, status messages and more
Location
By default the log pane is located directly below the QuickConnect bar, but you can adjust the location using the interface settings:
- Above the file lists
- Next to the transfer queue
- As tab in the transfer queue pane
Color coding
The screen log is color-coded:
- Informational: black
- Commands: blue
- Responses: green
- Errors: red
- Raw directory listing: Dark cyan
- Debug messages: Purple
Please note that the last two only appear if verbose logs are activated (using the Debug menu, see below)
Changing the verbosity
Please don't change the verbosity of the logs for normal operation of FileZilla. Only change it if you're asked for it, change it back after the problem has been solved. Using the Debug menu in the FileZilla settings, you can adjust the verbosity in five levels (0-4) and enable the display of raw directory listings.
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