# LogPath

Specifies the kernel log device or file that imklog reads.

This parameter applies to imklog: Kernel Log Input Module.

Name:

  LogPath

Scope:

  module

Type:

  word

Default:

  Linux: “/proc/kmsg”; other platforms: “/dev/klog”

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Defines the path to the kernel log device or file that imklog reads from. If this parameter is not set, it defaults to “/proc/kmsg” on Linux and “/dev/klog” on other platforms.

## Module usage

    module(load="imklog" logPath="/dev/klog")

### Legacy names (for reference)

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

- $klogpath — maps to LogPath (status: legacy)

## See also

imklog: Kernel Log Input Module

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