How to Check Error Logs in PuTTY
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This wikiHow will teach you how to check error logs in PuTTY. There's a default log location that should work unless you have changed where your logs are saved.
1. Open PuTTY. 2. Connect to your server. 3. Navigate the PuTTY window to your logs. 4. Enter the command to see your error logs. Did this summary help you? YesNo
