STRATO Server Log Access
How to download server access logs from STRATO hosting for AI bot analytics and visibility tracking.
About STRATO
STRATO is one of Germany's largest hosting providers, offering web hosting, domains, and server solutions. They provide access to server logs through their customer portal with up to 6 weeks of historical data, making it suitable for tracking AI bot visits and analyzing your site's AI visibility.
Log Retention Period
Overview
STRATO provides straightforward access to server logs through their customer portal. The process is simple and doesn't require technical knowledge, making it accessible for all users who want to analyze their AI bot traffic.
- Direct download from customer portal
- Date range selection for specific periods
- Compressed log files for easy download
- Separate error log access
- No technical setup required
Requirements
Log file access is available based on your STRATO hosting plan:
Current Plans
Available from Hosting Basic and higher plans
Legacy Plans
Available from BasicWeb XL, PowerWeb Basic and higher
Accessing Your Logs
Follow these steps to download your server logs from STRATO:
Navigate to Statistics
Go to Datenbanken und Webspace → Statistik in the menu.
Select Date Range
Enter your desired start date (Anfangsdatum) and end date (Enddatum) for the log data. Remember, only the last 6 weeks are available.
Tip: Download logs weekly to maintain a complete archive for AI bot analysis.
Download Log File
Click the "Logfile Download" button next to the date selection. Your personal log file will be generated immediately and made available for download.
Extract the File
The log file comes as a ZIP archive. Extract it using any ZIP program (e.g., WinZip, 7-Zip). You can save it with any extension (.txt, .log, etc.).
Example log entry:
65.54.188.59 - [01/Jan/2006:02:35:34 +0100] "GET /robots.txt HTTP/1.0" 200 54 "-" "msnbot/1.0 (+http://search.msn.com/msnbot.htm)"Upload to Bot Analytics
Upload the extracted log file to Finseo Bot Analytics for AI crawler analysis.
Upload to Bot AnalyticsError Logs
STRATO also provides error logs showing failed access attempts to your website:
Accessing Error Logs
- In the customer portal, go to Datenbanken und Webspace → Statistik
- Select the Logfiles tab
- Click "Error-Logfile anzeigen"
- Error logs from the last 5 days (max 100,000 entries) will display
Error Log Availability
Current Plans: Available from Hosting Starter and higher
Legacy Plans: Available from BasicWeb XL, PowerWeb Starter and higher
STRATO-Specific Limitations
6-Week Retention Only
STRATO only keeps logs for 6 weeks. This is shorter than many other providers. Set up a regular download schedule to maintain historical data for long-term AI visibility analysis.
Log Update Latency
Logs are updated with a 12-24 hour delay after the end of each day. This means yesterday's bot traffic may not be visible until later today.
Plan Restrictions
Not all STRATO plans include log access. Verify your plan includes this feature before attempting to download logs.
Large Error Logs
If your error log exceeds 100,000 entries, an archive is provided instead of the live view. This may indicate excessive bot errors that need attention.
Best Practices for STRATO
Weekly Downloads: Due to the 6-week limit, download logs weekly to ensure you never lose data for AI bot analysis.
Archive Locally: Store downloaded logs locally or in cloud storage for long-term AI visibility tracking and trend analysis.
Monitor Error Logs: Check error logs regularly to ensure AI bots aren't encountering access issues that could hurt your visibility.
Use Log Analysis Tools: STRATO recommends using log file analysis programs as raw logs can be difficult to read. Bot Analytics handles this for you.
Next Steps
After downloading your STRATO logs:
- Upload logs to Finseo Bot Analytics for AI crawler identification
- Set up a weekly download reminder to maintain complete records
- Monitor which AI bots visit your German-hosted content
- Track your visibility in AI search results over time