Issue the command var/log/syslog to view everything under the syslog, but zooming in on a specific issue will take a while, since this file tends to be long. You can use Shift+G to get to the end of the file, denoted by “END.” You can also view logs via dmesg, which prints the kernel ring buffer.

How do I open a syslog file?

To do that, you could quickly issue the command less /var/log/syslog. This command will open the syslog log file to the top. You can then use the arrow keys to scroll down one line at a time, the spacebar to scroll down one page at a time, or the mouse wheel to easily scroll through the file.

How do I view syslog messages in Ubuntu?

To view log files using an easy-to-use, graphical application, open the Log File Viewer application from your Dash. The Log File Viewer displays a number of logs by default, including your system log (syslog), package manager log (dpkg. log), authentication log (auth. log), and graphical server log (Xorg.