CloudConnexa: Where to Find OpenVPN Client Logs

Here are the locations of the OpenVPN client logs based on the application and your device's OS:

OpenVPN Connect Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android:

1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
2. Click the log file icon in the top corner, then the share icon:
   
3. Save the log file in your preferred folder.

Windows OpenVPN GUI:

1. Click the Show Hidden Icons arror, ^, on the Windows system tray.
2. Right-click the OpenVPN GUI icon.
3. Click View Log. (You may need to click on the specific profile if you have a lot for connecting, then View Log.)
   
4. Save the log file in your preferred folder.

Linux OpenVPN3

This client is command-line interface (CLI) based:

1. Connect to the console.
2. Run the following command:
   

   sudo openvpn3-admin journal > openvpn_logs.txt

3. Then, share the openvpn_logs.txt file or the content.

Linux OpenVPN3/OpenVPN2

Alternatively, you can get the logs directly from the Linux logging system:

1. Connect to the console.
2. Run one of the following commands:
   

   journalctl | grep -i 'openvpn' > openvpn_logs.txt

   OR
   

   cat /var/log/syslog | grep -i 'openvpn' > openvpn_logs.txt

3. Then, share the openvpn_logs.txt file or the content.