Debugging & Logging > Log Files
Configure log files for troubleshooting and monitoring
ColdFusion provides an interface to view and manage log files within the log directory. Log files are powerful tools for debugging applications and performance tuning. You can specify log settings per application.
application.log
This log file captures a summary of most errors thrown by ColdFusion applications. It is recommended to periodically inspect this log to identify unknown application issues that may not be visible to end users but could indicate underlying problems.
eventgateway.log
This log contains errors and exceptions from Event Gateways. Event Gateways are an Enterprise-only feature used for asynchronous messaging and integration.
exception.log
This is a more detailed version of the application.log file. It includes complete stack trace information for exceptions, which is invaluable for debugging complex issues and understanding the exact code path that led to an error.
mail.log
This log file helps you debug mail server connectivity and configuration issues. It tracks problems that occur in the background mail delivery process, allowing you to identify and resolve email-related errors.
mailsent.log
This is an optional log that records all email sent by ColdFusion. When enabled, it captures the TO, FROM, and SUBJECT information for each email, which is useful for auditing and troubleshooting email delivery issues.
server.log
This log file records server startup and shutdown details, providing important information about the server's initialization process. If slow page logging is enabled, this log will also track pages that exceed the configured execution time threshold.