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FortiOS Log Message Reference

Before you begin

Before you begin

Before you begin using this reference, read the following notes:

  • Information in this document applies to all FortiGate units that are currently running FortiOS 6.0.6 or higher.
  • Ensure that you have enabled logging for the FortiOS unit. For more information, see the Logging and Reporting chapter in the FortiOS Handbook.
  • Each log message is displayed in the Log & Report pane of the GUI. You can also download the RAW format from the Log & Report pane.
  • Each log message is documented similar to how it appears in the RAW format. For more information, see the Logging and Reporting chapter in the FortiOS Handbook.

This reference contains detailed information for each log type and subtype; however, this reference contains only information gathered at publication and, as a result, not every log message field contains detailed information.

Before you begin

Before you begin using this reference, read the following notes:

  • Information in this document applies to all FortiGate units that are currently running FortiOS 6.0.6 or higher.
  • Ensure that you have enabled logging for the FortiOS unit. For more information, see the Logging and Reporting chapter in the FortiOS Handbook.
  • Each log message is displayed in the Log & Report pane of the GUI. You can also download the RAW format from the Log & Report pane.
  • Each log message is documented similar to how it appears in the RAW format. For more information, see the Logging and Reporting chapter in the FortiOS Handbook.

This reference contains detailed information for each log type and subtype; however, this reference contains only information gathered at publication and, as a result, not every log message field contains detailed information.