# Remote

Also read journal files from remote sources.

This parameter applies to imjournal: Systemd Journal Input Module.

Name:

  Remote

Scope:

  module

Type:

  boolean

Default:

  module=off

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  8.1910.0

## Description

When enabled, the module processes not only local journal files but also those originating from remote systems stored on the host.

## Module usage

    module(load="imjournal" Remote="...")

## Notes

- Historic documentation called this a `binary` option; it is boolean.

## See also

See also imjournal: Systemd Journal Input Module.

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