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Access Logs

Access Logs lists every SSH attempt through your gateways: who tried, where, and what happened. The page is titled SSH Access Log.

Choose Switch product → PAM and select Access Logs in the sidebar.

Stats​

The top of the page shows:

StatShows
AttemptsAll attempts in the time range
ApprovedAttempts that opened a session
Denied or refusedAttempts that did not
Live nowSessions open right now

Columns​

ColumnShows
TimeWhen the attempt started
OperatorThe person who connected
TargetThe account and endpoint
GatewayThe gateway used
OutcomeWhat happened (see below)
LengthHow long the session lasted. Click the play icon to watch the recording

Filters​

Filter by Operator, Target, Gateway, Outcome and Time range. The default time range is Last 24 hours.

Outcomes​

OutcomeMeaning
ApprovedThe push was approved and the session opened
DeniedThe push was denied, or a policy denied the attempt
RefusedNo policy granted the attempt, or a limit was reached
No answerThe push was not answered in time
FailedThe session could not be opened
Live nowThe session is still open
note

The operator sees the same message for every refusal. Access Logs is where you find the actual outcome.

Attempt Details​

Click a row to open its drawer:

SectionShows
TimelineEach step of the attempt, in order
DetailsSource IP, Key, Policy, Session and Decision
RecordingsThe session's recordings. Click one to play it

See Session Recordings and Recording Storage.