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# Installing and configuring Error Log Monitor plugin for WordPress

> Discover how to install and configure the Error Log Monitor plugin to track WordPress errors directly from your dashboard.

The Error Log Monitor plugins allow you to view the errors on the [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting) administration dashboard or the new custom log file. This plugin eliminates the need to view the [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting) server error log to view any errors created during code customisation.

## Installing and configuring  the Error Log Monitor plugin

To install Error Log Monitor  plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site with an administrator account.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Plugins**, and then click **Add New**: \*\*\*\*

3. Search for "*Error Log Monitor*" and, you should see a display of available plugins on your screen:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-monitorerror-3.png)

4. Click **Install**, and then click **Activate**. Click **Recommended Settings** to set up the plugin:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-monitorerror-4.png)

5. Open the **wp-config.php** file the WordPress installation folder. Add the code below to monitor any WordPress related error.

```
//Enable error logging.

@ini_set('log_errors', 'On');

@ini_set('error_log', 'PATH-OF-YOUR-WORDPRESS-INSTALLATION/wp-content/elm-error-logs/php-errors.log');

//Don't show errors to site visitors.

@ini_set('display_errors', 'Off');

if (!defined('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY') ) {

define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);

}
```

6. Access and view the  error log widget on the dashboard.![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-wp-monitorerror-2.png)

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