Activity Log Overview
The Activity Log is your workspace's comprehensive audit trail, automatically tracking every action taken by team members across your organization. Think of it as a detailed history book that records who did what, when, and where in your workspace.
What is the Activity Log?
The Activity Log captures and displays all important actions and events that occur in your workspace, including:
- User actions: Login, logout, profile updates
- Workspace changes: Creating, updating, or archiving workspaces
- Team management: Adding or removing team members, role changes
- Project activities: Creating, updating, or deleting projects
- Security events: Permission changes, access attempts
- Billing events: Subscription changes, payment processing
🔍 Complete Visibility
See everything happening in your workspace at a glance with detailed activity tracking and filtering.
🛡️ Security & Compliance
Meet compliance requirements with comprehensive audit trails and security event monitoring.
📊 Smart Insights
Understand team behavior and workspace usage patterns through activity analytics.
Where Can I View Activities?
The Activity Log is available in multiple locations throughout the platform:
1. Home Page
View recent workspace activities right from your dashboard. This gives you a quick overview of what's happening across your entire workspace.
What you'll see:
- Last 5-10 most recent activities
- Activities from all teams and projects
- Auto-refreshes every minute to show latest updates
2. Activity Page
Access the full activity log with advanced filtering and search capabilities.
Features available:
- Complete activity history
- Advanced filters (by category, date range, user)
- Search functionality
- Export to CSV for reporting
- Up to 50 activities displayed at once
3. Team Pages
View activities specific to a particular team.
What you'll see:
- Team member additions/removals
- Team role changes
- Team-specific project activities
- Team settings updates
4. Workspace Settings
Monitor workspace-level activities and changes.
What you'll see:
- Workspace configuration changes
- Member invitations and access changes
- Workspace-wide permission updates
- Billing and subscription changes
Activity Categories
Activities are organized into different categories to help you quickly identify the type of action:
| Category | Description | Icon Color |
|---|---|---|
| Login | User login activities | 🟢 Green |
| Logout | User logout activities | ⚪ Gray |
| Security | Security and permission events | 🟠 Orange |
| Workspace | Workspace-level changes | 🔵 Blue |
| Team | Team management activities | 🟣 Purple |
| Project | Project-related activities | 🔷 Cyan |
| Billing | Subscription and payment events | 🟡 Yellow |
| Settings | Configuration updates | ⚫ Gray |
What Information is Tracked?
Each activity log entry includes:
- Who: The user who performed the action
- What: A clear description of what happened
- When: Exact timestamp of the activity
- Where: Which workspace and team (if applicable)
- Status: Whether the action succeeded or failed
- Context: Additional details like workspace name, team name, affected resources
You don't need to do anything special - the system automatically tracks all activities. Just focus on your work, and we'll handle the logging!
Common Use Cases
Security Monitoring
Track who accessed what and when for security compliance and audit purposes.
- Monitor login attempts and access patterns
- Review permission changes
- Identify suspicious activities
Team Oversight
Managers can monitor team activities and collaboration.
- See who's working on what
- Track project progress through activities
- Monitor team member engagement
Compliance & Auditing
Meet regulatory requirements with comprehensive activity logs.
- Generate audit reports
- Export activity data for compliance
- Track all changes to sensitive resources
Troubleshooting
Identify what changed before an issue occurred.
- Review recent changes before problems
- Track configuration updates
- See who made specific changes
Activity Feed Features
Real-Time Updates
The activity feed automatically refreshes to show the latest activities without needing to reload the page.
Smart Filtering
Filter activities by:
- Category: View only specific types of activities
- Date Range: Today, this week, this month, or all time
- Search: Find activities by keywords or user names
- Team/Workspace: Focus on specific areas
Export Capabilities
Download activity logs as CSV files for:
- Creating reports
- Compliance documentation
- Sharing with stakeholders
- Further analysis in spreadsheet tools
User-Friendly Display
- Color-coded categories for quick identification
- Clear descriptions of what happened
- User avatars for easy recognition
- Relative timestamps ("2 hours ago") for better context
Privacy & Data Retention
- Data Privacy: Only authorized users can view activity logs
- Access Control: See only activities you have permission to view
- Data Retention: Activities are retained based on your subscription plan
- Secure Storage: All activity data is encrypted and securely stored
Next Steps
📖 View Activity Logs
Learn how to access and view activity logs in different parts of the platform.
View Activities →🔍 Filter & Search
Master advanced filtering and search to find exactly what you're looking for.
Filter Activities →Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far back can I see activities? A: Activity retention depends on your subscription plan. Free plans typically retain 30 days, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.
Q: Can I delete activity logs? A: No, activity logs are immutable for audit and compliance purposes. They cannot be deleted or modified.
Q: Who can see activity logs? A: Access to activity logs is controlled by permissions. Workspace admins can see all activities, while team members can see activities relevant to their teams and projects.
Q: Are failed actions also logged? A: Yes, both successful and failed actions are logged. Failed actions are marked with a red indicator for easy identification.
Q: How often does the activity feed refresh? A: The home page activity feed auto-refreshes every 60 seconds. The full activity page updates every 30 seconds.
Ready to explore your workspace activities? Jump to Viewing Activities to get started! 📊