Find every log destination used by Dovecot
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read-onlyrequires privileges Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsdoveadmdoveadm must be installed and available on PATH.Elevated accessReview the exact scope before using an elevated account.
Version supportdoveadm Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsLooking for log files from /var/logRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsdoveadm: command not founddoveadm is missing or is not available on PATH.Permission deniedThe current identity does not have the required access.
Verifydoveadm log findThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01doveadmCommandRuns the doveadm stage of this one-liner.
02logArgumentPasses log to doveadm.
03findArgumentPasses find to doveadm.
Example input
doveadm log find
Example output
Looking for log files from /var/log
Debug: /var/log/dovecot-debug.log
Info: /var/log/dovecot-info.log
Error: /var/log/dovecot.log
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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