Log Events

The Log Events panel shows log entries that match specific filters. Use it to monitor error rates, trace issues, or watch for specific application or infrastructure events in real time.

Add a Log Events panel

  1. Open the dashboard where you want the panel.

  2. Click Add Panel.

  3. In Choose Visualization, select Log Events.

    Select Log Events Visualization

  4. Build your log query in Graph your data to define the log source and filters.

  5. Enter a descriptive Title.

  6. Click Save to add the panel.

Log Events–specific settings

Once your log source is selected:

  • Log source — Choose the dataset, index, or stream that stores your logs.

  • Time window — Define the time range for displayed logs (e.g., Last 5 minutes, Last 24 hours).

  • Filters — Apply field-based filters (for example: level=error, service=api, pod=web-*).

  • Columns — Choose which log fields appear as columns in the panel.

  • Sort order — Display logs in ascending or descending time order.

  • Max rows — Limit the number of log entries displayed.

  • Wrap lines — Toggle line wrapping for long log messages.

Best practices

  • Keep filters specific to reduce noise and improve panel load time.

  • Use a short time window (for example, Last 5 minutes) for real-time monitoring panels.

  • Pair with a Timeseries panel showing the log count over time for context.