# Severity

Sets the syslog severity for lines read from the file.

This parameter applies to imfile: Text File Input Module.

Name:

  Severity

Scope:

  input

Type:

  word

Default:

  notice

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

The syslog severity to be assigned to lines read. It can be specified in textual form (for example `info` or `warning`) or as a number (for example `6` for `info`). Textual form is recommended.

## Input usage

    input(type="imfile"
          File="/var/log/example.log"
          Tag="example"
          Severity="notice")

## Notes

- See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syslog for severity numbers.

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- `$InputFileSeverity` — maps to Severity (status: legacy)

## See also

See also imfile: Text File Input Module.

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