Add a log entry by hand

Sometimes you want to note something in the log that WordPress cannot see. For example: “Server moved to a new host” or “Backup restored by the host.”

Add an entry #

1. Go to User Activity → Activity Logs.
2. Click Add Log at the top.
3. Fill in the form:
   • Event Type (required), for example maintenance.
   • Action (required), for example server_move.
   • Severity: Info, Warning, Error or Success.
   • Message (required), for example Site moved to the new server.
   • Object Type and Object ID (optional).
   • Context JSON (optional): extra data in JSON format.
4. Click Save Log.

Create a similar entry #

Click ⋮ on an event and choose Create Similar Log. The form opens with the details of that event already filled in.

Good to know #

• Your name is saved as the user who added the entry.
• Entries you add by hand do not send alerts.
• Your exclusion settings do not apply to these entries.
• Pastmark does not hide passwords in entries you add by hand. Do not type passwords or keys in the form.