🛠️ How to Find and View Minecraft Server Logs and Crash Reports

Accessing and reviewing your Minecraft server logs and crash reports is crucial for troubleshooting and identifying any issues or errors that might be affecting your server. Server logs provide a detailed record of all events and actions that have occurred on the server, including any error messages or warnings. On the other hand, crash reports offer specific details about the cause of a server crash, including the time of the crash, the type of error, and any relevant debugging information. By analyzing server logs and crash reports, server administrators can pinpoint and resolve problems that might be impacting the stability and performance of their Minecraft server.

Note: You’ll need to install the following programs to extract and view server logs:7-Zip (or WinZip)Notepad++

🔍 How to Download and View Minecraft Server Logs

Log into the PixelHost Premium or Budget panel:

• Access your server's panel using your credentials.

Navigate to the File Manager:

• Click on "File Manager" in the left-hand menu.

Locate and Open the Logs Folder:

• Find the "logs" folder in the directory and open it.

Download the Desired Log File:

• Click on the log you wish to download (log format: YYYY/MM/DD).

• This will start downloading the log file to your desktop.

Extract the Log File:

• Right-click on the downloaded .gz file and select 7-Zip > Extract Here. (This will produce an additional file containing the logs).

View the Log File:

• Right-click on the extracted .log file and select "Edit with Notepad++" to view its contents.

  
  

Note: For more detailed guidance on how to read and correctly diagnose server issues from the logs, please refer to our additional tutorial (click here).

Pro Tip: Crash reports are an excellent tool for discovering the root cause of server crashes. If you're having trouble diagnosing your crash reports, feel free to submit a support ticket.

⚠️ How to Find and Download Server Crash Reports

1. Log into the PixelHost Premium or Budget panel:

   • Use your login credentials to access your server's control panel.

2. Stop Your Server:

   • If you haven’t already, stop your server to prevent any further issues.

3. Navigate to the File Manager:

   • Click on "File Manager" in the left-hand menu.

4. Open the Crash Reports Folder:

   • Find and open the "crash-reports" folder in the main directory.

5. View the Crash Report:

   • Click on "Edit" to view the crash report directly in the control panel.

6. Download the Crash Report:

   • Click on the file to download it for further analysis.

   
   

   Best Regards,

   João @PixelHost.