Audit log
Overview​
The Audit log page is used to review user actions recorded in PowerManage.
Use this page to:
- Review actions made by users.
- Check when an action was made.
- Identify the user who made an action.
- Review the detailed action description.
- Check whether an action completed successfully or with an error.
- Navigate through Audit log entries.
Before you begin​
Required permissions​
- You must have permission to view the Audit log page.
- Your role and assigned groups can affect which Audit log entries are visible.
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Access to the Audit log page is controlled by the role permission group named Audit log.
Preconditions​
- Audit log entries must exist before the grid can show data.
Dependencies​
- The Audit log entries grid depends on recorded user actions.
- The User column depends on available user information.
- Pagination depends on the number of available Audit log entries.
Important limitations​
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- If no Audit log entries are available, the grid can appear empty.
Page layout​
Page header​
The page header identifies the page and shows the number of available Audit log entries.
| Callout | UI element | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Page title | Shows the current page name: Audit log. | Use to confirm that you are on the Audit log page. |
| 2 | Audit log entries count | Shows the total number of Audit log entries, for example, 1285 Audit log entries. | Use to understand how many Audit log entries are available. |
Audit log entries grid​
The Audit log entries grid appears under the page header. The grid lists Audit log entries and key details for each action.
| Callout | UI element | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time column | Shows the time and date when the Audit log entry was created. The value is read-only and is set when the Audit log entry is created. Date and time format example: 12:08:58 PM Tue 5 May, 2026. | Use to understand when the action occurred. |
| 2 | User column | Shows the user who made the action. The value is read-only, uses an existing user name, and is set by the system. | Use to identify who performed the action. |
| 3 | Description column | Shows a detailed, read-only, system-generated description of the action, for example, Changed otp password. | Use to understand what changed or what operation was performed. |
| 4 | Status column | Shows the read-only, system-generated result of the action. Accepted values are Success and Error. Success means the action completed successfully. Error means the action did not complete successfully. | Use to check whether the action ended with Success or Error. |
Pagination controls​
Pagination controls appear at the bottom of the Audit log entries grid.
| Callout | UI element | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Previous and next arrows | Shows left and right arrows, such as < and >, to move between pages. | Use when the Audit log entries list has more records than the current page can show. |
| 2 | Range indicator | Shows the current visible range and total number of Audit log entries, for example, 1-15 of 25. The value is read-only, system-generated, and updates when you change page or page size. | Use to understand where you are in the Audit log entries list. |
| 3 | Entries per page selector | Controls how many Audit log entries appear on one page. Available values are 10, 15, 50, 100, and 200. The default value is 15. | Use to show fewer or more Audit log entries in the grid. |
How to use this page​
Review Audit log entries​
Goal:
- Review user actions and their results.
Steps:
- Open the Audit log page.
- Review the Audit log entries count under the page title.
- Review the Time column to check when an action occurred.
- Review the User column to identify who made the action.
- Review the Description column to understand what action was performed.
- Review the Status column to check whether the action ended with Success or Error.
Expected result:
- You can identify the action, the user who made the action, the time of the action, and the action result.
Change the number of Audit log entries shown on a page​
Goal:
- Change how many Audit log entries appear in the grid.
Steps:
- Go to the bottom-right area of the Audit log entries grid.
- Open the entries per page selector.
- Select one of the available values:
- 10
- 15
- 50
- 100
- 200
Expected result:
- The grid updates to show the selected number of Audit log entries per page.
- The range indicator updates.
Move between Audit log pages​
Goal:
- Navigate through multiple pages of Audit log entries.
Steps:
- Go to the bottom-left area of the Audit log entries grid.
- Select the next arrow to move forward.
- Select the previous arrow to move back.
- Review the range indicator, for example, 1-15 of 25.
Expected result:
- The grid shows the selected page of Audit log entries.
- The range indicator updates.
Tips​
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- Use the Time column to find actions made during a specific period.
- Use the User column to identify who made an action.
- Use the Description column to understand what was changed or attempted.
- Use the Status column to find actions that ended with Error.
- Increase the entries per page value when reviewing many Audit log entries.
Troubleshooting​
Audit log entries are not visible​
Possible causes
- No Audit log entries are available.
- You do not have permission to view the Audit log page.
- Your role is limited to groups with no related Audit log entries.
What to do
- Confirm that Audit log entries exist.
- Confirm that your role has permission to view the Audit log page.
- Contact an administrator if the grid remains empty.
The expected Audit log entry is not visible​
Possible causes
- The Audit log entry is on another page.
- The entries per page value is too small.
What to do
- Use the pagination arrows to move between pages.
- Increase the entries per page value.
Pagination does not show the expected entries​
Possible causes
- You are viewing a different page in the list.
- The entries per page value limits how many entries appear.
What to do
- Review the range indicator.
- Use the previous and next arrows to move between pages.
- Change the entries per page value if you need to show more entries.
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