systemctl-service-log-target
Get or set per-service log destination
TLDR
Show service log target
$ systemctl service-log-target [service]
Set to console$ systemctl service-log-target [service] console
Set to journal$ systemctl service-log-target [service] journal
Set to syslog$ systemctl service-log-target [service] syslog
Set to auto$ systemctl service-log-target [service] auto
Disable logging$ systemctl service-log-target [service] null
SYNOPSIS
systemctl service-log-target SERVICE [TARGET]
DESCRIPTION
systemctl service-log-target gets or sets where a service sends its log messages via D-Bus. This allows redirecting service logs at runtime without restarting.The service must support the standard D-Bus logging interface.
LOG TARGETS
console - Send logs to stderrjournal - Send logs to systemd-journaldsyslog - Send logs to /dev/logauto - Let systemd choosenull - Disable all log output
CAVEATS
Only works with D-Bus integrated services. Changes are temporary and reset on service restart. Not all services support this feature.
HISTORY
The service-log-target subcommand enables per-service log routing control for debugging and troubleshooting specific services.