Sons of the ForestServer logs help you track server activity, troubleshoot issues, and monitor player actions. Sons of the Forest offers several logging options to customize how logs are created and formatted.
Enabling timestamp options makes it easier to correlate log entries with specific events and identify when issues occurred.
Configuring Server Logs
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.
- Click the Settings tab and select Sons of The Forest Game Settings.
- Configure the logging options:
- Log Files Enabled — Enable or disable log file creation
- Timestamp Log Filenames — Add timestamps to log file names
- Timestamp Log Entries — Add timestamps to individual log entries
- Click Save and Start your server.
Log Settings Explained
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Log Files Enabled | When on, the server creates log files to record activity |
| Timestamp Log Filenames | Adds date/time to log file names for easier organization |
| Timestamp Log Entries | Adds timestamps to each log entry for precise timing |
When to Enable Logging
Enable logging if:
- You need to troubleshoot server issues
- You want to track player activity
- You're monitoring for suspicious behavior
- You need records for server administration
When to Disable Logging
Disable logging if:
- You want to minimize disk usage
- You don't need activity records
- You're running a private server with trusted players
Server logging has been configured on your server.
