Very big error_log file

  • Resolved 4michael4

    (@4michael4)


    13 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all,

    Recently I have noticed that in one of my blogs I have very big error_log file (320 mb), and I have few questions about it:

    1. Can I empty the file and how? (I don’t want to have useless file on my server without a reason).
    2. Why was it grow so big?
    3. I want to backup the website on my hard drive, can I do it without having a backup of this file? will it work ok to restore the website without this file?

    Thanks all,

    Michael

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  • Moderator Ipstenu (Mika Epstein)

    (@ipstenu)

    🏳️‍🌈 Advisor and Activist

    13 years, 6 months ago

    error_log is a SERVER file and, as such, is not something WordPress controls.

    Depending on your Server OS, you can do this. Check with your webhost. (and no, you don’t need your error_log on a backup)

    Thread Starter 4michael4

    (@4michael4)

    13 years, 6 months ago

    Thank you for the information and quick response.

    Michael

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