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# Edit Syslog settings

# Edit Syslog settings {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Edit the Syslog settings as needed to configure the Syslog server.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Settings page.
2. Open the Syslog tab.
3. Select Edit.
4. On the form, edit the following fields as needed.  
   {#edit-syslog-settings__table_unw_ppf_w2c__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Host | IP address of the Syslog host |
   | Port | Port that the host listens on. Typically port 514 for Syslog. |
   | Transport | Transport protocol used by the host. Typically, UDP. |
   | Facility | Descriptor used to indicate which process on the machine created for the Syslog event. |
   | Level | Desired Syslog severity level that's pushed to the receiving server. |
   | Audit Log Messages | If toggled on, enable Audit Log Messages. |
   [Table 1. Email server settings]

   {#edit-syslog-settings__table_unw_ppf_w2c}
5. Select Save.  
   Important:  
   Be sure to adjust any network firewall rules to open the specified Syslog port and protocol. Otherwise, traffic from the Discovery Console for OT can't reach the receiver application.