Member Audit Log
The audit log tracks all changes to your group's membership. Use it to see who made changes, when, and what was affected.
Accessing the Audit Log
- Go to Member Management in your group's admin menu
- Click Audit Log in the sub-navigation
What Gets Logged
Every member-related action is recorded:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Access Request | Someone requested to join the group |
| Request Approved | A join request was approved |
| Request Denied | A join request was denied |
| Added Member | An admin added someone directly |
| Removed Member | An admin removed a member |
| Self Removed | A member left the group voluntarily |
| Set as Administrator | Member type changed to Admin |
| Set as Staff Member | Member type changed to Staff Member |
| Set as Competitor | Member type changed to Competitor |
| Set as Event Messages Only | Member type changed to Event Messages Only |
| Granted Caption Access | Competitor was given access to a caption |
| Revoked Caption Access | Competitor's caption access was removed |
Reading Log Entries
Each log entry shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | When the action occurred |
| Action | What type of change was made |
| Actor | Who made the change (admin email) |
| Member | Who was affected (member email) |
| Details | Additional context (e.g., caption info for access changes) |
Actions are color-coded for quick scanning:
- Green — Additions and grants (added member, granted access)
- Red — Removals and revocations (removed member, revoked access)
- Blue — Type changes
- Yellow — Requests and approvals
Filtering the Log
Use the filters at the top of the log to narrow down results:
By Action Type: Select a specific action type to see only those entries. Useful for reviewing all access grants or all member removals.
By Member Email: Enter a member's email to see all actions involving that person. Useful for tracking a specific member's history.
Common Use Cases
See who joined recently
Filter by "Request Approved" or "Added Member" to see new members.
Track competitor access changes
Filter by "Granted Caption Access" or "Revoked Caption Access" to review what feedback has been shared.
Audit a specific member
Enter their email in the filter to see their complete history: when they joined, any type changes, access grants, etc.
Investigate an issue
If a member reports they can't see something, check the log for recent revocations or type changes.
Log Retention
Audit log entries are retained indefinitely. Older entries can be accessed by scrolling or using pagination.
Who Can View the Audit Log
Only group Admins can view the audit log. Staff Members, Competitors, and Event Messages Only members do not have access.
Related Topics
- Managing Group Members — Actions that generate log entries
- Managing Competitor Access — Caption access changes
- Understanding Member Types — Type changes