Better Stack Docker logging

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Collect logs from your Docker containers using Vector.

1. Install

Install Vector.

2. Setup

Download Vector configuration for your source:

wget -O ->> /etc/vector/vector.toml \
    https://logs.betterstack.com/vector-toml/docker/$SOURCE_TOKEN

3. Grant permissions

Allow Vector to access Docker logs:

usermod -a -G docker vector

4. Restart

Restart Vector to reload the configuration:

systemctl restart vector

You should see your logs in Better Stack -> Live tail.

Don't see any logs?

Check status of Vector service: systemctl status vector

Need help?

Please let us know at hello@betterstack.com.
We're happy to help! 🙏