How to share a log file without leaking private details

Logs are made for debugging, and they pick up details about you on the way. Before you paste one into a chat or a forum, check for these.

Updated 2026-09-24

What hides in a log

  • IP addresses. A server log usually records the address of every player who joins, and a client log records the server you connect to.
  • Your user folder name. File paths like C:\Users\Marta\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft contain your Windows account name, which is often your real name.
  • Access tokens. Some launchers print their launch arguments, and one of them, --accessToken, is the key to your account session.
  • Email addresses, from some plugins and mods.

Player names are in there too. They're public on a server, so they're usually fine to share, and whoever is debugging needs them.

Why a screenshot is worse

A screenshot cuts off the lines around the error, can't be searched and can't be copied. It can also show private details that happened to be on screen. Send the text.

Where to post it

Pasting thousands of lines into a chat buries the conversation, and a public paste can be read by anyone. A link that expires and isn't listed anywhere is a better default. That's what a log sharing site is for.

Hiding the details yourself

  1. Open the log in a text editor that has find and replace.
  2. Search for C:\Users\ (or /Users/ and /home/ on macOS and Linux) and replace your folder name with something neutral.
  3. Search for accessToken and blank out the value after it.
  4. Search for your own IP address and any other addresses on your network.
  5. Read the top and the bottom of the file once more before you post it.

Or let the site do it

minelog replaces IPv4 addresses, MAC addresses, user folder names, tokens and email addresses in your browser before anything is uploaded, then again on the server. The preview shows exactly what will be saved. It doesn't hide player names or IPv6 addresses.

A link works for 40 days and then the log is deleted. You can't delete one yourself, so read the preview before you press Get link. The privacy page has the details.

Questions

Is it safe to share my whole log?

Once private details like your IP address, user folder name and tokens are hidden, usually yes. Always read the preview before you post it.

Are player names hidden?

No. Player names stay on purpose, because they're public on a server and people debugging the log need them.

Can search engines find a log I share?

On minelog, no. Log pages are marked so search engines skip them, and the links are random and can't be guessed.

Keep reading

  • How to find your Minecraft logsFind latest.log and crash reports for the Minecraft client, servers and launchers like Prism and Modrinth App. Paths for Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • How to read a Minecraft crash reportA crash report looks like a wall of text, but the answer is usually in three places. Learn what Description, the stack trace and Caused by lines mean.

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