Action Log
Overview​
The Action 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 action log entries.
Before you begin​
Required permissions​
- You must have permission to view the Action Log page.
- Your role and assigned groups can affect which action log entries are visible.
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Access to the Action Log page is controlled by the role permission group named Action Log.
Preconditions​
- Action log entries must exist before the grid can show data.
Dependencies​
- The action log entries grid depends on recorded user actions.
- The User column depends on available user information.
- Pagination depends on the number of available action log entries.
Important limitations​
- If no action 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 action log entries.
| Callout | UI element | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Page title | Shows the current page name: Action Log. | Use to confirm that you are on the Action Log page. |
| 2 | Action log entries count | Shows the total number of action log entries, for example, 1285 action log entries. | Use to understand how many action log entries are available. |
Action log entries grid​
The action log entries grid appears under the page header. The grid lists action 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 action log entry was created. | Use to understand when the action occurred. |
| 2 | User column | Shows the user who made the action. | Use to identify who performed the action. |
| 3 | Description column | Shows a detailed description of the action, for example, Changed otp password. | Use to understand what changed or what operation was performed. |
| 4 | Status column | Shows the result of the action. | Use to check whether the action ended with Success or Error. |
Pagination controls​
Pagination controls appear at the bottom of the action 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 action log entries list has more records than the current page can show. |
| 2 | Range indicator | Shows the current range and total number of action log entries, for example, 1-15 of 25. | Use to understand where you are in the action log entries list. |
| 3 | Entries per page selector | Controls how many action log entries appear on one page. | Use to show fewer or more action log entries in the grid. |
How to use this page​
Review action log entries​
Goal:
- Review user actions and their results.
Steps:
- Open the Action Log page.
- Review the action 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 action log entries shown on a page​
Goal:
- Change how many action log entries appear in the grid.
Steps:
- Go to the bottom-right area of the action 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 action log entries per page.
- The range indicator updates.
Move between action log pages​
Goal:
- Navigate through multiple pages of action log entries.
Steps:
- Go to the bottom-left area of the action 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 action log entries.
- The range indicator updates.
Field and option reference​
Action log entries grid columns​
| Name | Description | Accepted values | Behavior | Restrictions | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time and date of the action log entry. | Date and time format, for example: 12:08:58 PM Tue 5 May, 2026. | Shows when the action was recorded. | Read-only. | Set when the action log entry is created. |
| User | User who made the action. | Existing user name. | Identifies who performed the action. | Read-only. | Set by the system. |
| Description | Detailed description of the action. | System-generated text, for example, Changed otp password. | Explains what action was performed. | Read-only. | Set by the system. |
| Status | Result of the action. | Success or Error. | Shows whether the action completed successfully or with an error. | Read-only. | Set by the system. |
Status values​
| Name | Description | Accepted values | Behavior | Restrictions | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success | The action completed successfully. | Success. | Shows that the requested action was completed. | Read-only. | Set by the system. |
| Error | The action did not complete successfully. | Error. | Shows that the requested action ended with an error. | Read-only. | Set by the system. |
Pagination options​
| Name | Description | Accepted values | Behavior | Restrictions | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries per page | Controls how many action log entries appear on one page. | 10, 15, 50, 100, 200. | Updates the grid page size. | Only listed values are available. | 15. |
| Range indicator | Shows the current visible range and total count. | System-generated value, for example, 1-15 of 25. | Updates when you change page or page size. | Read-only. | Depends on total action log entries count. |
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 action log entries.
Troubleshooting​
Action log entries are not visible​
Possible causes
- No action log entries are available.
- You do not have permission to view the Action Log page.
- Your role is limited to groups with no related action log entries.
What to do
- Confirm that action log entries exist.
- Confirm that your role has permission to view the Action Log page.
- Contact an administrator if the grid remains empty.
The expected action log entry is not visible​
Possible causes
- The action 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.
Related pages​
See also
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