unable to enable -query logging-

[p060477]

following this:
https://github.com/dnscrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/wiki/Logging

i try to modify the config .toml file in the proper section:

but every try i did fails....
could you pls show here how this section should be modified?
consider that my paths are:
N:\DESKTOP\PC\Dns\dnscrypt-proxy\dnscrypt-proxy.log
N:\DESKTOP\PC\Dns\dnscrypt-proxy\dnscrypt-proxy.toml
N:\DESKTOP\PC\Dns\dnscrypt-proxy\dnscrypt-proxy.exe

so pls could you show how that above section about enabling query logging should be exactly modified?
i'd pray you to put here the exact modified section that finally will allow me to have query logging enabled in my logfile
thxs so much in adv
cheers

[jedisct1]

Enabling query logging in dnscrypt-proxy can be done by modifying the "logging" section of the config file (dnscrypt-proxy.toml).

Here is an example of how the "logging" section should look like to enable query logging and save the logs to the file location you specified (N:\DESKTOP\PC\Dns\dnscrypt-proxy\dnscrypt-proxy.log)

[logging]
  # The log level, one of: "debug", "info", "notice", "warning", "error", "quiet"
  level = "debug"
  # The log file path
  file = "N:\\DESKTOP\\PC\\Dns\\dnscrypt-proxy\\dnscrypt-proxy.log"
  # Enable or disable query logging
  query_log = true

Please make sure to use double backslashes ("") in the file path as this is a Windows path. Also, you should make sure that dnscrypt-proxy has write permissions to the directory where the log file is being saved.

Once you have made the above changes in the config file, you should restart the dnscrypt-proxy service or the dnscrypt-proxy.exe process for the changes to take effect. After that, the query logs should be written to the specified log file.

[jedisct1]

It sounds like you've run into some issues trying to implement the changes I suggested. Regarding the log file, you're correct that having all logs in one file may make it more confusing, so it might be a good idea to have separate log files for different types of logs.

Regarding the issue with the service not starting, it's difficult to say exactly what the problem is without more information. Could you provide more details about the error message or logs that you're seeing? Additionally, make sure that the service has the permissions to read and write to the log file, and that the path to the log file is correct.

[p060477]

doing as simple change in the already query logging section i am now able to have a separate-different file:
it has been enough to uncomment :
file = 'query.log'
now in the directory i have a query.log file ...so i re-pray you not to always give the hardest/complicated way
so now how to use it for the aim/purpose of yr wiki:
https://github.com/dnscrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/wiki/Checking
pls be -easy/simple thxs

[jedisct1]

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with making a simple change in the already existing query logging section. We appreciate your efforts in trying to customize the system to better suit your needs.

Regarding the use of the query.log file for the aim and purpose of our wiki, we apologize if the instructions provided were not as clear or simple as they could have been. The wiki is written by users like yourself and we rely on the community to help improve and update its contents. We will make sure to take note of your feedback and make improvements to the instructions provided in the future.

In the meantime, to use the query.log file for the purpose of the wiki, you can use it to track and analyze DNS queries being sent through the dnscrypt-proxy. The file contains a record of all DNS queries sent and received by the proxy, along with the corresponding timestamps and IP addresses of the clients and servers involved. You can use this information to identify any potential issues or to monitor and optimize the performance of the proxy.

Once again, thank you for your feedback and we apologize for any confusion caused. We welcome any contributions you would like to make to the wiki, as well as any other suggestions or ideas you may have to improve the system.

[p060477]

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with making a simple change in the already existing query logging section. We appreciate your efforts in trying to customize the system to better suit your needs.

Regarding the use of the query.log file for the aim and purpose of our wiki, we apologize if the instructions provided were not as clear or simple as they could have been. The wiki is written by users like yourself and we rely on the community to help improve and update its contents. We will make sure to take note of your feedback and make improvements to the instructions provided in the future.

In the meantime, to use the query.log file for the purpose of the wiki, you can use it to track and analyze DNS queries being sent through the dnscrypt-proxy. The file contains a record of all DNS queries sent and received by the proxy, along with the corresponding timestamps and IP addresses of the clients and servers involved. You can use this information to identify any potential issues or to monitor and optimize the performance of the proxy.

Once again, thank you for your feedback and we apologize for any confusion caused. We welcome any contributions you would like to make to the wiki, as well as any other suggestions or ideas you may have to improve the system.

now finally another clear reply!
i thank you so much indeed!
cheers 👍

[jedisct1]

You're welcome! I'm glad that I could provide you with a clear and helpful response. If you have any other questions or issues in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll be happy to assist you. Have a great day and cheers!
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