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Logs Overview

What are Logs

Logs are a type of stream in OpenObserve that record structured event data from applications, systems, or services. Each log entry includes a timestamp, message, and optional metadata fields such as severity, service name, or container details.

You can use the Logs page to:

  • View and filter log data by time and fields
  • Write and run SQL queries
  • Transform logs using VRL functions
  • Save views and schedule recurring searches
  • Export logs for offline analysis

Access

  • Enterprise and Cloud editions support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to restrict log access per stream and role.
  • Open Source edition provides full access to all logs for all users.

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