> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.salad.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# External Logging

*Last Updated: October 15, 2024*

You may wish to stream event logs from your container group deployment to an external service for easier parsing,
retention, and monitoring. To configure external logging, click 'edit' on the External Logging Services section on the
Container Group Deployment page.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salad/pEBrSzH4UQRtJw00/container-engine/images/portal-edit-external-logging.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pEBrSzH4UQRtJw00&q=85&s=735c47c96ef27e47c2aa826331b109d1" width="681" height="921" data-path="container-engine/images/portal-edit-external-logging.png" />

In the sidebar that appears, select the logging service you wish to use.

> ❓ Logging service not supported?
>
> We're working to expand the logging services supported on SaladCloud. If you're using an external logging service not
> listed here, please [get in touch](mailto:cloud@salad.com)!
>
> Under the hood, SaladCloud uses [Fluent Bit](https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual/pipeline/outputs) to collect and send
> container logs. Check the Fluent Bit documentation here to see if your preferred logging service is supported out of
> the box. If so, we can easily add support for it - just let us know.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salad/ko38nW-LNf6N2Y1I/container-engine/images/portal-select-logging-service.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ko38nW-LNf6N2Y1I&q=85&s=0880e2949b572579576ce51ffc4927ce" width="470" height="405" data-path="container-engine/images/portal-select-logging-service.png" />

Finally, fill out the form fields and press Configure.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salad/pEBrSzH4UQRtJw00/container-engine/images/portal-configure-logging-service.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pEBrSzH4UQRtJw00&q=85&s=d3494e8e9e24f54bc826b941450a4f26" width="486" height="850" data-path="container-engine/images/portal-configure-logging-service.png" />

> 📘 Don't have an external logging provider?
>
> Check out the [Container Logs](/container-engine/explanation/container-groups/container-logs) feature in the
> SaladCloud Portal.