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Troubleshooting Cloud.gov Logs

If you’re not seeing the logs or metrics you expect, use this guide to identify and resolve common problems.


Common issues

SymptomPossible fixWhy it matters
No resultsExpand the time range for your search (default: Last 15 minutes)Logs might exist outside your current time range
No resultsCheck your index patternLogs will not be returned for the metrics index pattern and vice versa
Missing visualizations/dashboardsCheck your current tenantVisualizations and dashboards are specific to each tenant
Missing logsVerify your application writes to STDOUT / STDERRCloud.gov ingests only application logs from standard output/error streams
No resultsReview applied filtersNarrow filters can hide relevant logs
Delayed logsCheck the Cloud.gov status pageMaintenance or outages can delay ingestion
No logs when using CLIConfirm network and proxy settingsCLI connectivity depends on outbound HTTPS (port 443)

When to contact support

Contact support@cloud.gov if:

  • Logs or metrics remain unavailable after 15 minutes
  • You suspect data loss or ingestion failure
  • Dashboards are inaccessible
  • You observe cross-tenant data visibility (potential security issue)

Please include the following information in your email:

  • Organization and space name
  • Application name, if applicable
  • Approximate timestamps
  • Data type (e.g. application logs, service metrics) of relevant logs or metrics

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