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NLog is a free logging platform for .NET with rich log routing and managementcapabilities. It makes it easy to produce and manage high-quality logs foryour application regardless of its size or complexity.

Handles bothstructured logging and traditional logging from any .NET language,augment with contextual information, format according to your preferenceand send them to one or more targets such as file or console.

Major and minor releases will be posted onproject news.

• .NET Framework
• ASP.NET Core
• .NET Core Console

For the possible options in the config, check theOptions list andAPI Reference

Having troubles? Check thetroubleshooting guide

ℹ️ NLog 6.0 supports AOT

NLog 6.0 now available. See alsoList of major changes in NLog 6.0

The NLog-nuget-package provides everything needed for doing file- and console-logging. If you need other output options, then there are many NLog extension packages available (such as databases, email, cloud services, etc.).Seetargets andlayout renderers overview!

The NLog extension packages maintained by the NLog-project arelisted here with Nuget/build status.

It is also possible toCreate your own custom NLog extensions.

If having issues with getting NLog working? Then please check thetroubleshooting guide before asking! This will often provide you with clear error message when asking, so it is easier to solve the issue!

If having questions about how to configure NLog correctly? Then please post questions onStackOverflow (using thenlog tag)

Have you found a bug or issue with NLog functionality? Please post them on theissue list and followthese guidelines.

SeeFAQ on the Wiki

NLog is open source software, licensed under the terms of BSD license.SeeLICENSE.txt for details.