> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.aptible.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# HTTPS Log Drains

# Overview

Aptible can deliver your logs via HTTPS.

The logs are delivered via HTTPS POST, using a JSON `Content-Type`.

# Payload

The payload is structured as follows. New keys may be added over time, and logs from [Ephemeral SSH Sessions](/core-concepts/apps/connecting-to-apps/ssh-sessions) include additional keys.

```json theme={null}
{
  "@timestamp": "2017-01-11T11:11:11.111111111Z",
  "log": "some log line from your app",
  "stream": "stdout",
  "time": "2017-01-11T11:11:11.111111111Z",
  "@version": "1",
  "type": "json",
  "file": "/tmp/dockerlogs/containerId/containerId-json.log",
  "host": "containerId",
  "offset": "123",
  "layer": "app",
  "service": "app-web",
  "app": "app",
  "app_id": "456",
  "source": "app",
  "container": "containerId"
}
```

# Specific Metadata

Both [Ephemeral SSH Sessions](/core-concepts/apps/connecting-to-apps/ssh-sessions) and [Endpoint Logs](/core-concepts/apps/connecting-to-apps/app-endpoints/https-endpoints/endpoint-logs) contain additional metadata; see the appropriate documentation for further details.

# Get Started

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  Step-by-step instructions on setting up logging to an HTTP Log Drain on Aptible
</Card>