Automatic Reactivation of Log Streaming
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Overview
This article clarifies whether log streaming can be automatically reactivated and details how to trigger notifications for deactivation events.
Applies To
- Log Streaming
- Event Hooks
Solution
Automatic reactivation of log streaming is not supported. To request this functionality, submit a feature enhancement request on Okta Ideas. For more information on the Ideas program, refer to the Okta Ideas Overview FAQ.
As a workaround, configure an Okta Event Hook to trigger an email alert notification when log streaming stops.
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Configure an Event Hook to trigger when the system log event
system.log_stream.lifecycle.deactivateoccurs. -
Configure the Event Hook to send a notification to the external endpoint.
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Use the endpoint to generate an email or other alert.
NOTE:
- For guidance on setting up Event Hooks, refer to Event Hooks.
- For a list of event types, refer to Event Types.
