# Audit Logs

Audit logs record key actions in your Screendesk workspace. Use them for security investigations and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).

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### Quick start

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### Open audit logs

Go to **Account Settings → Security → Audit logs**.
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### Inspect an event

Click an event to see IP, device info, and any before/after values.

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### Explore audit logs

Audit events are grouped into categories like authentication, data access, and admin actions. Use filters to narrow results by user, severity, status, or date range.

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### FAQ

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<summary>Can I edit or delete audit logs?</summary>

No. Audit logs are immutable by design.

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<summary>Do audit logs count against storage?</summary>

No. They do not impact recording storage.

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<summary>Can I disable audit logging?</summary>

No. On Enterprise, logging is always on.

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