How to view journalctl -xe output from Webmin system logs?

For those not familiar with “journalctl” here are a few frequently use commands to search log files. Using a Terminal/Console. With or without filter.

  • journalctl -xe will return the default view to search log without filter

  • journalctl -S "3 hour ago" will return logs since 3 hours ago. In other words, with a time filter.

  • journalctl --list-boots will list all the boots you can choose from before searching the log

  • journalctl -b -0 or journalctl -b -1 will search a specific boot. In this example the number 0 and 1 are the unique id of the boot.

  • journalctl -u crond.service will search the log of a specific service

  • More commands at https://www.linuxsecrets.com/3653-journalctl-to-view-and-manipulate-systemd-logs or https://archive.ph/2scLB