cPanel's log programs
Depending upon the type of Domains52 Hosting account that you have, cPanel offers up to three log programs for viewing site statistics:
- Analog
- AWStats
- Webalizer
Each of these log programs displays various statistics for your web site in different ways; which program you use is a matter of personal preference.
Choosing a log program
Before you use a log program to view site statistics, make sure the log program is enabled in cPanel.
| When a log program is enabled for the first time, it takes 48 hours for the server to complete initial log file processing. |
To enable a log program in the Paper Lantern cPanel theme, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the METRICS section, click Metrics Editor.
- On the Metrics Editor page, select the check box for the log program that you want to use for your web site. (You can select more than one log program if you want.)
- Click .
The Analog reporting program combines comprehensive coverage of web server statistics for your web site.
To view Analog statistics, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the METRICS section of the cPanel home screen, click Analog Stats.
- Click the magnifying glass icon to view statistics for the domain that you want.
- Click the month and year that you want to view.
Awstats
The Awstats reporting program combines comprehensive coverage of web server statistics for your web site with attractive reporting pages.
To view Awstats statistics, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the METRICS section of the cPanel home screen, click Awstats.
- Click the magnifying glass icon to view statistics for the domain that you want.
- Select the month and year that you want to view, and then click .
Webalizer
The Webalizer reporting program combines comprehensive coverage of web server statistics for your web site.
To view Webalizer statistics, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the METRICS section of the cPanel home screen, click Webalizer.
- Click the magnifying glass icon to view statistics for the domain that you want.
