# View and filter audit logs

Audit logs are listed in chronological order. Open any event to see full details.

### View audit logs

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### Open audit logs

Go to **Account Settings → Security → Audit logs**.
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### Browse events

Events are shown newest first. Scroll to load more.
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### Open event details

Click an entry to see full context.
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### What’s included in an event

Each entry can include:

* User
* Action (event type)
* Timestamp
* Status (**success**, **failure**, **denied**)
* IP address and device info
* Before/after values (when something changes)

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### Filter logs

Use filters to narrow results:

* **Category** (authentication, data access, etc.)
* **Event type** (for example `user.login`, `recording.deleted`)
* **User**
* **Severity** (Low, Medium, High, Critical)
* **Status** (Success, Failure, Denied)
* **Date range**
* **Search** (IP address, event type)

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If you plan to export, apply a date range first. It keeps exports fast and under the row limit.
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