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# How to check bedrock server logs for errors

# How to Check Bedrock Server Logs for Errors

If your Bedrock server isn’t working correctly — whether it's crashing, lagging, or refusing to start — checking the server logs is the first step in identifying the cause. Here's how to find and read those logs. ✔️

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### ⛏️ 1. Access the Console Log

* ➡️ Log into your control panel
* ➡️ Select your server and click on the **Console** tab
* ➡️ The live console shows real-time events as the server boots and runs

✔️ Look for red or yellow lines — these usually indicate warnings or errors.

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### ➕ 2. Review the Latest.log File (If Available)

* ➡️ Open the **File Manager**
* ➡️ Look for a file named `logs/latest.log` or similar (not all Bedrock builds generate it)
* ➡️ Download or open it to review full startup history

⚠️ This can contain more detail than the live console alone.

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### ⚔️ 3. Common Log Error Types

* ❌ **Addon or Pack Errors** – Often related to invalid `manifest.json` or missing files
* ❌ **File Not Found** – A required file was deleted or renamed
* ❌ **JSON Parsing** – Incorrect formatting in config files like `permissions.json`

➡️ Match the error to recent changes (new packs, edits, etc.) to find the cause quickly.

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### ⏰ 4. Use a JSON Validator

If the error relates to a JSON file, copy the contents and use a free online **JSON validator** to find and fix formatting mistakes.

✔️ Even a missing comma or extra bracket can crash your server.

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➡️ For help with installation, see our guides on installing addons and plugins. ✅

If you’re unsure how to fix a specific error, feel free to reach out or submit a support ticket — we’re here to assist. ✔️