# Logs & Manifests

Canister creates a range of log files for archival purposes, and console output for troubleshooting.

## Transfer Logs

For each Transfer, whether it's an archive or retrieve, a Transfer Log is created.

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Transfer Logs are accessible through the Transfer Log viewer (Command-L) or directly in Finder: 

`~/Library/Application Support/Canister/Transfer Logs`
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Transfer Logs are accessible via the Canister menu or in Explorer:

`/Users/Username/AppData/Roaming/Canister/Logs/Transfer Logs`
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## Manifests

To create a manifest of a tape, containing paths and names of all files stored, use `Create Manifest` option in the LTO disk menu.

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## Canister's Console

Besides Transfer Logs, both Canister and LTFS events are recorded in the Console Log. This console output is essential to tackle issues with tapes, drives, and drivers.

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To access the Console on macOS, use `Shift-Command-C`. Text is selectable, and also searchable (Command-F).

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To view the Session Log in real time, click the Canister menu -> `Log Viewer`.&#x20;

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