Search for Files Uploaded by Specific User

Overview

Tracking file uploads by a specific user in SFTP logs can help monitor activity and troubleshoot issues. This guide explains how to search for files uploaded by a particular user using logging tools in AWS.

Azure Log Analytics Workspace

Steps to Search for Files Uploaded by a User

1. Log Analytics Workspace:

• Open Azure Monitor > Logs.

2. Run the Query:

AzureDiagnostics
| where User == "username_here"
    | where Message contains "upload"

• Replace username_here with the actual username.

3. Analyze Results:

• The logs will show all upload actions by the specified user.