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# View the ggRock Server Log

This article describes steps necessary to view the log for the ggRock Server Application using journalctl.

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### **View the ggRock Server Log**

1. Access the server console via a direct connection to the server, SSH, or via Debian Control Panel.

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2. Log in with the root user, or another admin user on the system.

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3. View the ggRock service log file using  the command:

```
journalctl -u ggrock
```
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Alternatively, you may utilize the

```
journalctl -u ggrock -f
```

command to display a running log following the latest events.

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Example log output: