Follow a Log File on Linux
The last 100 lines, then new lines as they arrive; -F keeps following when the log rotates. Fill in the details below to get the exact command.
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Follow a Log File
tail -n 100 -F /var/log/nginx/error.log
The last 100 lines, then new lines as they arrive; -F keeps following when the log rotates.
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The command
Commandtail -n 100 -F /var/log/nginx/error.log
CategoryLogs
Works OnUbuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux
The last 100 lines, then new lines as they arrive; -F keeps following when the log rotates.
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How do I follow a log file on Linux?
Run: tail -n 100 -F /var/log/nginx/error.log
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