How to Generate a Clean Log¶

When reporting an issue or asking for help, a clean debug log makes it much easier to diagnose the problem. Follow these steps to generate one:

Open your crowsnest.conf and modify the following settings in the [crowsnest] section to enable debug logging and clear old logs on restart:
```
[crowsnest]
log_level: debug
delete_log: true
```
Click Save and Restart in the Mainsail editor to apply the changes and restart Crowsnest with a fresh log.
Reproduce the issue you are experiencing (e.g., start a stream, connect your camera).
Locate the log file in the Mainsail web interface on the Machine page. You can either download it from the Logs panel in the bottom right, or switch the Config-Files panel to Logs to find crowsnest.log.
Share the complete log file when asking for help! Do not truncate or cherry-pick sections, as important context may be elsewhere in the log.

Reset After Troubleshooting

Once you have collected the log, remember to revert the settings to avoid excessive log output during normal operation:

[crowsnest]
log_level: verbose
delete_log: false