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      1. Ubuntu
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  7. Using Logs
    1. Querying data in Better Stack
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Better Stack Ubuntu logging

Start logging in 2 minutes

Collect logs and metrics from your Ubuntu server using Vector.

Install and configure Vector on Ubuntu:

Set up Vector
curl -sSL https://telemetry.betterstack.com/setup-vector/ubuntu/$SOURCE_TOKEN \
  -o /tmp/setup-vector.sh && \
  bash /tmp/setup-vector.sh

Curious about what the script does?

  • Installs Vector using official package.
  • Configures Vector for your Better Stack source.
  • Enables and restarts Vector.

The script will ask for confirmation before making any changes.

You should see your logs in Better Stack → Live tail.

Need help?

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

Additional information

Looking for manual instructions to set up Vector?

Find step-by-step instructions in our dedicated Vector guide.

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