{"id":14699,"date":"2025-10-27T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=14699"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:06","slug":"how-to-view-the-error-log-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-view-the-error-log-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to View the Error Log in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"

To view the error log in cPanel, you can quickly find <\/span>what\u2019s<\/span> causing website issues like PHP errors, missing files, permission problems, or 500 errors. It helps you <\/span>monitor<\/span> and diagnose errors in real time so you can fix problems faster and keep your site running smoothly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow the guide:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a quick guided step to help you find your website\u2019s error log in cPanel:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to your cPanel account.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \n Use your login credentials to access your dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  2. Go to the \u201cMetrics\u201d section.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \n Scroll down until you find the Metrics<\/b><\/span> category.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  3. Click on \u201cErrors.\u201d<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \n This option opens the cPanel error log viewer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  4. View the latest log entries.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \n You\u2019ll see a list of recent errors – usually the most recent 300 lines. Each entry includes a timestamp, error type (like 404 or 500), and file path information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  5. Analyze the log output.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \n Look for recurring issues, specific file paths, or PHP-related warnings. You can also use \u201cCtrl + F\u201d (Windows) or \u201cCommand + F\u201d (Mac) to search for keywords such as fatal errors<\/i> or permission denied<\/i><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Understanding Common Error Log Entries<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    When checking your error logs, you may see messages like:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n