I’m running a few containers on a DigitalOcean Droplet and using docker logs to check output.
The issue is that logs disappear when containers are restarted. What’s the best way to persist logs or send them somewhere reliable so I don’t lose them after restarts or reboots?
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Hey there 👋
By default, Docker uses the json-file logging driver, which stores logs locally, but they can get wiped on container restart depending on your settings.
To persist logs, you can:
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Mount a volume to
/var/lib/docker/containers(not ideal) -
Use a logging driver like
syslog,journald, or a remote option likefluentdorPapertrail -
Or redirect logs inside your app to a mounted volume or external service
If you’re using App Platform, you can also forward logs to Papertrail directly from the dashboard:
https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/forward-logs/
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