Installing and configuring Error Log Monitor plugin for WordPress

The Error Log Monitor plugin allows you to view PHP and WordPress errors directly from your WordPress dashboard. Instead of checking server logs manually, you can monitor issues in real time. On ruachost.com, this plugin is especially useful for developers customizing code or troubleshooting site problems.

Why Use Error Log Monitor?

• Displays error logs directly in the WordPress admin dashboard.

• Helps identify problems caused by themes, plugins, or custom code.

• Eliminates the need to access server error logs manually.

• Provides a widget for quick monitoring.

Steps to Install Error Log Monitor Plugin

1. Log in to WordPress with an administrator account.

2. In the dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.

3. Search for Error Log Monitor.

4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

5. A new widget will appear in your WordPress dashboard for error monitoring.

⚙️ Configuring Error Log Monitor

1. Go to Settings → Error Log Monitor.

2. Click Recommended Settings to apply default configuration.

3. Open your WordPress installation folder and edit the wp-config.php file.

4. Add the following code to enable error logging:

   // Enable error logging
   @ini_set('log_errors', 'On');
   @ini_set('error_log', 'PATH-OF-YOUR-WORDPRESS-INSTALLATION/wp-content/elm-error-logs/php-errors.log');
   
   // Hide errors from site visitors
   @ini_set('display_errors', 'Off');
   if (!defined('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY')) {
       define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);
   }
   

   • Replace PATH-OF-YOUR-WORDPRESS-INSTALLATION with the actual path to your WordPress site.

5. Save the file.

6. Return to your WordPress dashboard → You will now see error logs in the widget.

Important Notes

• Always back up your site before editing wp-config.php.

• Do not expose error logs to visitors—keep them restricted to admin view.

• Regularly check logs to identify and fix issues promptly.

• This plugin is for monitoring only; you must manually fix errors it reports.