How to set up a Papertrail Log Drain

Learn how to set up a PaperTrail Log Drain on Aptible

Set up a Papertrail Logging Destination

Step 1: Sign up for a Papertrail account.

Step 2: In Papertrail, find the “Log Destinations” tab. Select “Create a Log Destination,” then “Create”:

Step 3: Once created, note the host and port Papertrail displays for your new log destination.

Set up a Log Drain

Step 1: In the Aptible dashboard, create a new log drain by navigating to the “Log Drains” tab in the environment of your choice:

Step 2: Select Papertrail as the destination.

Step 3: Input the host and port you received earlier and save your changes.