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Create a location

A location groups logs from a site or a set of devices. Its ingestion destination consists of a server address and an assigned port.

Prerequisites

Section titled “Prerequisites”
  • Be an Owner or Member of the organization.
  • Have an active subscription or trial.
  • Have capacity available for another location in Plans.

Create the location

Section titled “Create the location”
  1. Select the correct organization.
  2. Open Locations in the sidebar.
  3. Select the action to create a location.
  4. Enter a recognizable name, such as “Headquarters — Firewall”.
  5. Submit and open the new location in the list.

The creation form asks for the name. LogCentral assigns the destination and port; use the values displayed after creation.

Prepare to receive logs

Section titled “Prepare to receive logs”
  1. Open Manage in the IP card and add your source’s public outgoing IP.
  2. Check that the location is enabled.
  3. Open Configuration and copy the address and port.
  4. Configure your device and send a test message.

Send your first logs explains which IP to allow, protocol selection, the test command and receipt verification.

If creation is blocked

Section titled “If creation is blocked”

Check your account role, subscription status and the location limit displayed in Plans and usage. Limits depend on your offer and any additional capacity purchased.

Manage the location afterwards

Section titled “Manage the location afterwards”