Disable stack trace formatting in system logs

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title: Disable stack trace formatting in system logs
description: Enable viewing original unformatted log messages by disabling the collapsible stack trace formatting in system logs.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Disable stack trace formatting in system logs

Enable viewing original unformatted log messages by disabling the collapsible stack trace formatting in system logs.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Definition** > **Client Scripts**.

2.  In the **Name** field, enter `FormatStackForSyslog`.

3.  Select **FormatStackForSyslog**.

4.  Clear the **Active** check box.

5.  Select **Update**.