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Quick Start

Get LuceDev Syslog running and receiving logs in under 5 minutes.

1. Download

Download the latest installer from lucedev.com/products/lucedev-syslog.

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2. Install

Run the installer (LuceDevSyslog_Setup_{version}.exe) and follow the prompts. The installer will:

  • Install the application to C:\Program Files\LuceDev Syslog
  • Register and start a Windows background service
  • Open firewall ports for syslog (UDP 514) and the web dashboard (TCP 5000)
  • Open the dashboard in your browser

Admin Required

Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator to avoid permission issues.

Run the following commands:

wget https://lucedev.com/static/downloads/LuceDevSyslog_v1.2.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz
tar -xzf LuceDevSyslog_v1.2.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz
cd LuceDevSyslog
sudo bash install.sh

The installer will:

  • Install the application to /opt/lucedev-syslog/
  • Create and start a systemd service (lucedev-syslog)
  • Add UFW firewall rules for UDP 514, TCP 6514, and TCP 5000
  • Print the dashboard URL when complete

For a full walkthrough see the Installation Guide.

3. Log In

Open your browser to http://<server-ip>:5000. Log in with the default credentials:

Field Value
Username admin
Password password

You'll be prompted to change this password immediately.

4. Point Your Devices

Configure your network devices to send syslog messages to your server:

Protocol Address Port
UDP (standard) <your-server-ip> 514
TLS (encrypted) <your-server-ip> 6514

Finding Your IP

Your server's IP is shown in the top-right corner of the dashboard, next to the green status indicator.

5. View Logs

Return to the dashboard. Logs will appear in real time as your devices send them. You can:

  • Filter by host, severity, or date range
  • Search log messages with keyword search
  • Export results as CSV or JSON

Next Steps