# statefile.directory

Sets a dedicated directory for imfile state files.

This parameter applies to imfile: Text File Input Module.

Name:

  statefile.directory

Scope:

  module

Type:

  string

Default:

  module=global(workDirectory) value

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  8.1905.0

## Description

Permits specification of a dedicated directory for the storage of imfile state files. An absolute path name should be specified (e.g., `/var/rsyslog/imfilestate`). If not specified the global `workDirectory` setting is used.

Important: The directory must exist before rsyslog is started. rsyslog needs write permissions to work correctly. This may also require SELinux definitions or similar permissions in other security systems.

## Module usage

    module(load="imfile" statefile.directory="/var/rsyslog/imfilestate")

## See also

See also imfile: Text File Input Module.

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