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Collect logs and metrics from your Docker containers using Vector.

Select your platform:

1. Setup

Install and configure Vector on Ubuntu or Debian:

Install and configure Vector on any Red Hat-based Linux:

Install and configure Vector on macOS:

Curious about what the script does?

Installs Vector using official package.
Configures Vector for your Better Stack source.
Enables and restarts Vector.

The script will ask for confirmation before making any changes.

2. Grant permissions

Allow Vector to access Docker logs:

Grant Vector permissions

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You should see your logs in Better Stack → Live tail.

Check out your metrics in the Docker dashboard.

No logs coming in?

Make sure that Vector has all necessary permissions. Run usermod -aG docker vector && service vector restart to add Vector user to the docker group and restart Vector right away.

Need help?

Please let us know at hello@betterstack.com.
We're happy to help! 🙏

Additional information

Want to learn more about production log management for containers and daemon logs? Check out our comprehensive Docker logging tutorial.
Looking for manual instructions to set up Vector?
Find step-by-step instructions in our dedicated Vector guide.