Logs help diagnose website issues:
To Access Logs in Plesk:
1. Log into Plesk Control Panel
2. Go to Websites & Domains
3. Click "Logs" for your domain
Log Types:
Access Logs:
- Shows all requests to your site
- Useful for traffic analysis
- Helps identify suspicious activity
Error Logs:
- Shows PHP errors, 404s, 500s
- Essential for debugging
- Check here first when troubleshooting
Filtering Logs:
- Use the dropdown to filter by log type
- Set date range for specific periods
- Use search to find specific entries
Common Errors to Look For:
- 404: Page not found
- 500: Internal server error (check for PHP errors)
- 503: Service unavailable (app pool issue)
- Permission denied: File permission problems
Download logs for detailed analysis if needed.
