> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/administer/observe-and-log.md).

# Observe and log

Track usage across your instance, and send events from n8n to your own logging tools.

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## In this section

* [Track usage with Insights](/administer/observe-and-log/track-usage-with-insights.md): understand workflow execution volume and performance.
* [Stream logs to external systems](/administer/observe-and-log/stream-logs-to-external-systems.md): stream events from n8n to your logging tools.

## Related resources

* [Administer](/administer/readme.md)
* [Manage users and access](/administer/manage-users-and-access.md)
* [Use source control and environments](/administer/use-source-control-and-environments.md)
* [Manage credentials](/administer/manage-credentials.md)