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title: "Create a custom log report"
slug: "create-a-custom-log-report"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Site Administrator", "How-to"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:00:58Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:00:58Z
canonical: "totara.help/create-a-custom-log-report"
---

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# Create a custom log report

When [investigating actions in the system](/totara-20/docs/investigate-actions-in-the-system), you may find that the system logs don't tell you exactly what you need to know. In this case, you can create a custom [report](/totara-20/docs/what-are-reports) to report on something specific. We recommend using the **Site logs** report source to create custom log reports.

Follow these steps to create your report:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu >* *Reports > Manage user reports.*
2. Click **Create report**.
3. Select the **Site logs** report source.
4. Click **Create and edit**.
5. Amend your report settings.
6. Click **Save changes**.

## Next steps

- [Investigate actions in the system](/totara-20/docs/investigate-actions-in-the-system)
- [Core log stores](/totara-20/docs/core-log-stores)
- [Course reports](/totara-20/docs/course-reports)
- [Create a user report](/totara-20/docs/create-a-user-report)
- [Edit an embedded report](/totara-20/docs/edit-an-embedded-report)

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