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# What are audit logs and how do I check them?

> Audit Logs record every action users take in the Pickcel console. Learn how to open the report, choose a date range, search entries, and view full details.

Audit Logs record the activities performed by users in your [Pickcel console](https://console.pickcel.com), across every module, sign-ins, schedule changes, sequence and composition updates, and more. Each entry tells you **who** did **what** and **when**, so you can review account activity and trace any change back to the user who made it.

## How to view audit logs

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Reports module and select Audit logs">
    From the left sidebar, go to **Reports**. Under **Screen & Operations**, find the **Audit logs** card and click **View reports**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pickcel-92c6a68f/GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra/images/draft/reports/rep-01-reports-hub.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra&q=85&s=1825069532124285e2e75c97d584db8c" alt="Pickcel Reports hub with Audit logs under Screen and Operations" width="3024" height="1800" data-path="images/draft/reports/rep-01-reports-hub.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose how to generate the report">
    Pick the period you want to see activity for:

    * **Daily**: select a single date from the calendar.
    * **Monthly**: select a month and year from the dropdowns.
    * **Custom**: select a start date and an end date for any range you need.

    Click **Continue** to generate the report.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pickcel-92c6a68f/GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra/images/draft/reports/rep-06-audit-config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra&q=85&s=1897a2e72eab8271036dec5777eecb31" alt="Pickcel Audit logs period picker with Daily, Monthly, and Custom options" width="3024" height="1800" data-path="images/draft/reports/rep-06-audit-config.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Note>
      For a **Custom** range, the selected time period must be **less than 60 days**. To review activity over a longer span, generate the report in shorter date ranges.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the activity table">
    The report lists every logged action for the selected period. Each row shows when the action was **Performed** and a **Message** describing what happened, including the user who performed it. Use the **Search** box to filter entries, and **next** to page through longer logs.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pickcel-92c6a68f/GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra/images/draft/reports/rep-07-audit-results.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra&q=85&s=a149996fe460dd572434ed18579f673c" alt="Pickcel Audit logs results table listing user actions with Performed date and Message columns" width="3024" height="1800" data-path="images/draft/reports/rep-07-audit-results.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open an entry for full details">
    Click any row to view the complete details of that action, **Executed by** (the user), the **Message** (the action performed), and the exact date and time it occurred, along with the full request information.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pickcel-92c6a68f/GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra/images/draft/reports/rep-08-audit-detail.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GRE9c4hv6K6qNzra&q=85&s=16c4c1a099a45086cb393d37a20633db" alt="Pickcel Audit logs detail view showing who executed an action, the message, and the date and time" width="3024" height="1800" data-path="images/draft/reports/rep-08-audit-detail.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What activities do audit logs record?" icon="clipboard-list">
    Audit Logs capture actions performed by console users across modules, for example sign-ins, adding or saving schedules and sequences, and updating compositions. Each entry identifies the user and the exact time the action took place.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How far back can I generate an audit report?" icon="calendar">
    You can choose a **Daily**, **Monthly**, or **Custom** period. A custom range must span **less than 60 days**, to cover a longer period, run the report in consecutive shorter ranges.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I find a specific action quickly?" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Yes. Use the **Search** box above the results table to filter entries, then click a row to open its full details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who can view audit logs?" icon="user-shield">
    Audit Logs are available from the **Reports** module to users whose role has access to it. Review **Settings → User Roles** to manage what each sub-user can see.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Media Playback Report" icon="photo-film" href="/reports/media-playback-report">
    See how long each media file played across your screens.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Device Playback Report" icon="tv" href="/reports/device-playback-report">
    Track how long your screens were online and displaying content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sub-users" icon="users" href="/settings/sub-users">
    Add team members and control who can access your console.
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Roles" icon="user-shield" href="/settings/user-roles">
    Define what each role can view and manage in Pickcel.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
