The syslog.conf file is the main configuration file for the syslogd which logs system messages on *nix systems. This file specifies rules for logging. For special features see the sysklogd manpage. Every rule consists of two fields, a selector field and an action field. These two fields are separated by one or more spaces or tabs. The selector field specifies a pattern of facilities and priorities belonging to the specified action.

Lines starting with a hash mark (``#'') and empty lines are ignored.

This file should only be modified by experienced Linux users.