Show logs from the current boot only.

Section: Time and Boot Filters

Current boot logs

bash
bash
journalctl -b
Explanation

Common first step after reboot issues.

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Previous boot logs
Inspect the prior boot session.
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List boots
Show known boot sessions.
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Logs since a time
Filter by starting time.
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Logs in time range
Filter by start and end times.
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Kernel logs for current boot
Show current-boot kernel messages.
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Show journal logs
Print the journal from oldest to newest by default.
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