Who is this guide for?
This guide is for anyone monitoring system activity with an Admin account.- You want to see who changed what and when
- You want to trace the cause when a problem occurs
- You want to understand how the system is being used
Before you begin
The following requirements must be met:
- Access to the A2 admin console (Admin role)
- Log view permission (Audit Log read)
What are activity logs?
All data changes made on the A2 platform are recorded automatically.Recorded information
Viewing activity logs
View all logs
- Go to the Logs menu.
- Recent activity logs are displayed.
Search with filters
Quickly find only the logs you need.Understanding event types
Event naming convention
Event names use the _ format.Key events
- Users
- Campaigns
- Placements
- Allocations
- Payments
Checking change details
Click a log to compare the old and new values.Example: Campaign update
For create (Insert)
- Old Value: None (empty)
- New: The newly created data
For delete (Delete)
- Old Value: The deleted data
- New: None (empty)
Use cases
Troubleshooting
Trace the change history when a problem occurs with a campaign.- Go to the Logs menu.
- Set Event type to “Campaign updated”.
- Review the change history for that campaign.
User activity audit
Review all activity by a specific user.- Go to the Logs menu.
- Enter the user’s email in the Actor filter.
- Review all of that user’s action history.
Daily change summary
Review all changes made in the system during a day.- Go to the Logs menu.
- Set the Period filter to today.
- Review all changes made today.
Log retention policy
Retention period
Activity logs are read-only. They cannot be edited or deleted, to preserve data integrity.
Optimizing query performance
Use filters when viewing large volumes of logs.View permissions
Troubleshooting
Can I delete activity logs?
Can I delete activity logs?
No. Activity logs cannot be deleted, to preserve data integrity. They are retained permanently for legal requirements and audit purposes.
Which actions are recorded in the logs?
Which actions are recorded in the logs?
All create, update, and delete operations in the database are recorded. However, view (read) operations are not recorded.
Viewing logs is slow
Viewing logs is slow
Use filters to narrow the search scope:
- Specify a date range
- Select an event type
- Specify an actor
Are API calls recorded in the logs too?
Are API calls recorded in the logs too?
Currently, only data change operations are recorded. View (GET) requests made through the API are not recorded separately.
I want to see the history of a specific campaign only
I want to see the history of a specific campaign only
There is currently no way to filter directly by campaign ID. Set Event type to “Campaign updated” and look for it in the list.
Can I export logs?
Can I export logs?
Log export is not currently available. If you need it, please contact your administrator separately.