How Do I Open a Log in Linux Terminal?

This is such a crucial folder on your Linux systems. Open up a terminal window and issue the command cd /var/log. Now issue the command ls and you will see the logs housed within this directory (Figure 1).

How do I open a log file in Linux?

Linux logs can be viewed with the command cd/var/log, then by typing the command ls to see the logs stored under this directory. One of the most important logs to view is the syslog, which logs everything but auth-related messages.

How do I view live logs in Linux?

Log into your Linux system. Let’s say we’re going to want to watch syslog for anything out of the ordinary. From the bash prompt, issue the command sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog. Once you’ve successfully typed your sudo password, you will see that log file presented to you, in real time.