FAQs – Log Analysis

I’m concerned about security. Is it safe to connect logs via JetOctopus?
What is the difference between “classic” log analyzers like Elk / Kibana and JetOctopus?
Do I need 3-rd party tools for log collection and analysis?
How can I connect my logs to JO?
What is the fastest way to integrate real-time logs?
Can I upload historical log data to my account?
Why do I get an error while uploading logs via “Manage Logs”?
Can I integrate logs of the Shopify website?
How can I filter log data before sending it to JetOctopus?
What if I already use some log analysis tools? How can I connect them to JO?
I’ve made an integration/uploaded logs, but suddenly data stopped collecting – what should I do?

Log Analysis

I’m concerned about security. Is it safe to connect logs via JetOctopus?

Please, check out this file, which addresses the most common security concerns about log integration.

What is the difference between “classic” log analyzers like Elk / Kibana and JetOctopus?

  At JetOctopus, log analysis is oriented on targeted goals like indexability analysis and crawl budget optimization. That’s why you not only analyze logs on their own, but overlap log data with website structure, GSC/GA/Backlinks data to see how search bots perceive your website and where your organic SEO potential is.

Classic log analysis tools like Kibana mostly serve DevOps and website admins (which causes their complexity), but JetOctopus makes log analysis usable, understandable and targeted specifically for SEOs. That’s why you can find unique analytics in JetOctopus that assist you in increasing your SEO performance.

Do I need 3-rd party tools for log collection and analysis?

No. 

But if you already use something like Kibana, CloudFront, etc – contact us, and we will help you in setting up the integration.

How can I connect my logs to JO?

Check out our detailed guide on log integration here or just ask us via Online chat.

What is the fastest way to integrate real-time logs?

Nginx integration is considered as the fastest way to integrate logs and follow each bot visit right away. It doesn’t affect your website’s performance and no sensitive data is involved. Please, check out our log integration guide and ask our support to create a tailored integration code for you.

Can I upload historical log data to my account?

Yes, you can do it yourself in the Logs > Manage Logs section or ask your account manager to do it for you.

Why do I get an error while uploading logs via “Manage Logs”?

At JetOctopus, we work almost with all log formats. But in order to make file upload through Logs > Manage Logs section inside the system, logs should have classic nginx format. If it’s unusual, it should take some time from our side to upload them for you. If your logs are not uploaded within 24h, it means something wrong with format or required fields. Please, contact support via Online chat.

Check out our detailed tutorial.

Can I integrate logs of the Shopify website?

Unfortunately, no. Specifics of the Shopify website don’t allow any tool to retrieve access logs correctly.

How can I filter log data before sending it to JetOctopus?

If you’re using manual uploads or daily uploads – you can do it on your side before sending logs to JetOctopus. But please notice that all required fields should remain. You can check the details here.

What if I already use some log analysis tools? How can I connect them to JO?

Please, contact our support in order to check if such integrations are possible within JetOctopus.

I’ve made an integration/uploaded logs, but suddenly data stopped collecting – what should I do?

We recommend to check-in with your website admins whether code/plugin/integration was switched off by accident. If it’s not the reason, please contact our technical support through online chat.