Newbie Log Files Question

[binkygazoo]

I have searched through the forums, FAQ's, Tutorials and just about everything else I can think of. I can't seem to find an answer.

What I am trying to determine is how to turn logging on (I got a 500 error and it mentioned to check the log files) and then where do I find the files and get access to them? HELP!?!?!?

TIA
ken

[stevel]

Logging is automatic. You will find the log in a file called access_log in a folder logs that is at the top level when you connect to your FTP server - that is, at the same level (not under) htdocs. Use an FTP client to connect to the server, log in, and you'll see it there. You can download the log file to your local system and view it - if you're using Windows, use WordPad as Notepad won't display it properly.

However, a 500 error is usually caused by an error in a PHP or CGI script you are using.

[binkygazoo]

Thanks for the help Stevel. I need to reconfigure my FTP account access. No biggie!

I want to look at the log file and see first off what the error is a result of. Then I will debug my code.

Thanks again,
Ken