> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.phala.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Create and manage Confidential Virtual Machines (CVMs) on Phala Cloud.

# Serials Logs

## Log Types in Phala Cloud

Phala Cloud provides two distinct types of logs to help you monitor and troubleshoot your applications:

### CVM Logs

CVM logs show the bootstrapping process of your application, including:

* Default RA report generation
* Docker image downloads
* System initialization events

**How to access:** Click the **Serial Logs** button in the CVM card.

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### Docker Logs, e.g. your application's output log

Docker logs contain your application's runtime output, providing insights into its behavior and any issues that may arise during execution.

**Visibility settings:** During deployment, you can choose to make these logs public in the **Advanced Features** section. When public, anyone with the log URL can view them.

**How to access:** Navigate to the detailed page and locate the **Containers** section.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/phalanetwork-1606097b/416gZMDMREnPDd33/images/cloud-container-log.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=416gZMDMREnPDd33&q=85&s=e88c2fa14d4a45089970c2a27d845ad6" alt="Docker container logs" width="2896" height="1458" data-path="images/cloud-container-log.png" />
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## Set Private with Log Viewer

Head to the [Private Log Viewer](/phala-cloud/monitoring/private-log-viewer) section if you want to set your logs as private.