Where is the WHM error log?

The WHM (Web Host Manager) error log is primarily located in the following directory:

Main Error Log Location

Path:
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/usr/local/cpanel/logs/error_log

• Description: This log file contains errors related to cPanel and WHM operations, including issues with services, configuration, and scripts.

Additional Relevant Logs

1. Apache Error Log:

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/usr/local/apache/logs/error_log

• Description: This log records errors related to the Apache web server, which can impact the functioning of cPanel/WHM.

1. System Logs:

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/var/log/messages

• Description: This log contains general system messages, including errors that may affect WHM functionality.

1. MySQL Error Log:

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/var/lib/mysql/hostname.err

• Description: This log records errors related to MySQL operations.

Accessing the Logs

To access the logs, you can use SSH:

Connect via SSH:
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ssh root@your-server-IP

1. View Logs:

Use commands like cat, less, or tail to read the logs:
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cat /usr/local/cpanel/logs/error_log

or for real-time monitoring:
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tail -f /usr/local/cpanel/logs/error_log

Summary

The primary WHM error log is located at /usr/local/cpanel/logs/error_log. You can also check other related logs in the Apache and system log directories to troubleshoot various issues.