How to Check Server Logs for Errors

If your server isn’t working as expected — crashing, lagging, or refusing to start — the logs can help you figure out what’s wrong. This guide shows you how to access and read your Minecraft server logs directly from the panel. ✔️


⛏️ Step 1: Use the Console for Live Logs

The Console shows real-time logs while the server is starting or running.

  • ➡️ Go to your panel and select your server
  • ➡️ Click on the Console tab
  • ➡️ Watch the output as the server starts or crashes

Look for red error messages like:

  • Missing Mod
  • Plugin failed to load
  • OutOfMemoryError
  • Invalid or corrupt jarfile

⏰ Step 2: Open the latest.log File

For a full history of what happened during your last server run:

  • ➡️ Go to the File Manager
  • ➡️ Open the logs folder
  • ➡️ Click on latest.log to view the full log output

This file contains everything the console showed — plus timestamps and additional system messages.


⚠️ Step 3: What to Look For

Here are common types of errors and what they usually mean:

  • Missing Mod – One or more required mods are not in the mods folder
  • Plugin not found – Plugin is missing, broken, or for the wrong Minecraft version
  • OutOfMemoryError – Server is running out of RAM
  • Unknown host – Misconfigured server properties

✔️ Search the log for terms like error, exception, or fail for clues.


➕ Step 4: Send Logs to Support (Optional)

If you’re still unsure what the issue is, our support team can help.

  • ➡️ Go to the logs folder and download latest.log
  • ➡️ Attach it to your support ticket or paste error lines directly

More info means faster solutions. ✅

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