The Debug Log section helps you monitor all activities, errors, and API interactions related to your Google Sheets integration.
This page is essential for troubleshooting issues and sharing technical information with support.

1) Debug Log Overview

This section explains what the debug log does.

• It records Google Sheets connection attempts
• Captures all API requests
• Logs authentication failures
• Logs missing permissions or invalid Sheet IDs
• Helps identify data-sync problems

Enabling the debug log is recommended when:

• You are configuring the plugin for the first time
• A connection to Google Sheets is failing
• Rows are not being inserted or updated
• The plugin shows authentication or permission errors

Use the log to diagnose issues or provide detailed information to support when needed.

2) Google Sheets Debug Log (Log Box)

This large text area displays the actual debug messages.

Typical entries include:

• API request payloads
• Response messages
• Error codes
• Permission status
• Row insertion/update logs
• Timestamped errors

If the box is empty, it means no errors or API logs have been captured yet.

3) Buttons

✅ Copy Error Log

This button copies the entire debug log to your clipboard.
Use this when opening a support ticket — it helps the support team identify issues faster.

🗑️ Clear Log

This button deletes all existing logs from the debug file.

Useful when:

• You want to start fresh
• You resolved an issue and want to monitor new logs
• Debug file has become too large

4) When to Use Debug Log

You should check this page when:

• Google Sheets is not updating
• Data is not syncing
• API authentication fails
• You receive permission-related warnings
• Feed mapping works but data does not insert
• Google API quota or rate limit errors appear

It helps you quickly locate the root cause of the problem.

🔍 Summary

GSheetConnector for WP Core – Error Log

The Error Log section displays WordPress errors from debug.log in reverse chronological order, limited to the last 100 lines. This log is invaluable for our support experts when troubleshooting technical glitches or diagnosing compatibility issues with GSheetConnector addon plugins. It provides detailed insights essential for resolving issues effectively.

Example: Using the Error Log for Troubleshooting

For instance, if a conflict arises after installing a new plugin, reviewing the error log here can help identify the root cause, such as missing dependencies or compatibility errors.

We hope this guide provides a comprehensive understanding of the features available in the GSheetConnector WP Core -> Settings ->  Debug Log. If you have any remaining questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re always here to help!

Additional Resources

For more tips on GSheetConnector for WP Core troubleshooting, check out this guide.