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# Logs

The **Logs** section provides access to the **instance console logs**, which contain system boot and runtime messages.

These logs help users diagnose instance startup issues, operating system errors, and system-level events.

Console logs are especially useful for troubleshooting when remote access (SSH or RDP) is unavailable.

### Access Console Logs

To view instance logs:

1. Log in to the **NeevCloud Dashboard**.
2. Navigate to **CLOUD→ Servers**.
3. Select the required **Cloud Instance**.
4. Click **Logs** from the left-side menu.

The system will display the **Instance Console Logs**.

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### What Console Logs Contain

Console logs may include:

* Operating system boot messages
* Kernel initialisation logs
* Service startup messagesinitialisation
* System errors or warnings
* Application initialisation output

These logs help determine whether the instance boot process completed successfully.

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### Common Use Cases

Console logs can help diagnose:

* Instance boot failures
* Kernel or OS errors
* Misconfigured services
* Application startup problems
* Initialisation script failures

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### Important Notes

* Console logs are **read-only** and intended for troubleshooting.
* The logs reflect **system-level messages generated during boot and runtime**.
* Logs may rotate depending on the operating system configuration.

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If your instance becomes inaccessible via SSH or RDP, the **Logs** section can help identify boot or configuration issues directly from the console output.
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