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How Do I View WooCommerce Logs?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:56 pm

If you’re having trouble with your WooCommerce store, one of the first places you should look is the logs. Logs can tell you a lot about what’s going on behind the scenes, and they can help you troubleshoot issues.

To view WooCommerce logs, first you need to enable them. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > Debug Log and check the box next to Enable logging. Once you’ve done that, save your changes.

Now that logging is enabled, you can view the logs by going to WooCommerce > Status > Logs. Here you’ll see a list of all the logs that have been generated. You can click on any of them to view the contents.

If you’re not sure what to look for in the logs, here are some tips:

PRO TIP: If you are having issues with your WooCommerce site, it is recommended that you review your logs to see if there are any errors. However, be aware that viewing your logs can be technical and complex. If you are not comfortable reviewing your logs, please contact a WooCommerce support specialist.
  • Errors: Look for lines that start with “ERROR”. These will usually give you a good indication of what’s going on.
  • Warnings: Look for lines that start with “WARNING”.

    These will give you some clues as to what might be wrong.

  • Info: Look for lines that start with “INFO”. These will give you some general information about what’s going on with your store.

Once you’ve found the issue in the logs, you can usually fix it by following the instructions given. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to contact WooCommerce support for help.

How Do I View WooCommerce Logs?

You can view WooCommerce logs by enabling them in WooCommerce Settings and then navigating to WooCommerce > Status > Logs. Here you will see a list of all generated logs which can be clicked on individually to view their contents.

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By troubleshooting through viewing errors, warnings, and general info provided in these logs, many issues can be fixed. If further help is needed, feel free to contact WooCommerce support.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.