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How to: Retrieve Canto Connect log files

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If you are having trouble with Canto Connect, our service team might request the app's log files. You can locate the file on your system by referring to the below section that corresponds to your operating system and Canto Connect version.


on macOS

The log files for the current version of Canto Connect can be found in your user folder, at the following location.

Users\[Your Username]\Library\Application Support\canto-connect\logs\

The Canto Connect (Legacy) log files can be found in your user folder, at the following location.

Users\[Your Username]\Library\Containers\Canto Connect\Data\Documents\Logs\

Please note:

By default, the Library is hidden. You can make it visible using one of the following methods.

  • Click the desktop to ensure that the Finder is active, press and hold the Option key, then click on "Go". The folder will now be temporarily visible in the menu.
  • Use the Finder to open your hard drive, then press Command + Shift + . (Period) to temporarily reveal all hidden folders.
  • To always show the Library folder, click "Go", and select "Home". Choose "View", and click "Show View Options". In the list of options, check the box next to "Show Library Folder".

on Windows

The log files for the current version of Canto Connect can be found in your AppData folder, at the following location.

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\canto-connect\logs\

The Canto Connect (Legacy) log file can be found in your AppData folder, at the following location.

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Temp\adv_uploader.log

Please note:

By default, the AppData folder is hidden, but you can access it using either of the following methods.

  • Open the Start menu, type %appdata%, and press Enter to open the "Roaming" folder. To find the log file for Canto Connect (Legacy), use the address bar to go back up a level to the AppData folder, then open the "Local" folder.

  • Use the File Explorer to open your User folder. Next, select "View" from the menu below the address bar, then go to "Show", and click on "Hidden items". The AppData folder will now be visible.

    A File Explorer window - several elements are highlighted.

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