📌 Purpose & Quick Summary

Security transparency and compliance require detailed operational records. The Activity Logs center maintains an immutable, timestamped audit trail of all actions performed within your account—including panel logins, password rotations, file modifications, database provisioning, and SSL operations. You can filter logs by category, search by IP address, and export audit reports for compliance.

BoostonCP Activity Logs Overview

Figure 24: Activity Logs audit trail showing timestamped event logs, IP addresses, and export report tool.

🖥️ Interface Tour & Elements

  1. Export Audit Report Button: Top-right button to download the complete activity ledger as a structured CSV or JSON report.
  2. Category & Severity Filters: Quick filters for All Events, Authentication, File System, Databases, and Security.
  3. Search Bar: Instant keyword filter to search by IP address, action name, or timestamp.
  4. Activity Audit Table:
    • Timestamp: Exact date and time of the event.
    • Event Type: Badge indicating action (e.g. LOGIN_SUCCESS, DOMAIN_ADD, SSL_ISSUE).
    • IP Address: Client IPv4/IPv6 address originating the request.
    • Device & Browser: User-Agent string identifying operating system and client browser.
    • Status Badge: Success (Green) or Warning/Failure (Red).

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Auditing Recent Account Logins

  1. In the sidebar, click Activity Logs (icon: fa-shield-halved).
  2. In the category filter, select Authentication.
  3. Inspect the listed events to ensure all successful logins originate from your recognized IP addresses and devices.
  4. If an unfamiliar IP address is listed, immediately navigate to Settings and rotate your password.

Step 2: Exporting an Audit Report

  1. Click the Export Audit Report button in the top toolbar.
  2. Choose your preferred format (CSV or JSON).
  3. The report downloads immediately, containing full cryptographic audit records suitable for compliance and security reviews.

⚙️ Complete Field & Parameter Reference Table

Audit Field Format Purpose
Timestamp YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC Chronological record of when event occurred.
Action Identifier e.g. FILE_UPLOAD, DB_DROP Precise operational event tag.
Client IP IPv4 / IPv6 Network origin evaluated for security audits.
User-Agent Browser string Identifies device, OS, and client software version.
Status SUCCESS / FAILED Outcome of the attempted operation.

❓ Troubleshooting & Common Errors

1. Log Table Appears Empty

  • Cause: Fresh account with no recorded actions yet, or strict filter query with no matches.
  • Solution: Clear the search box and set the category filter to All Events.