Search for an Uploaded File in GCP Cloud Logging

Overview

As an SFTP user, you may want to verify whether a specific file has been uploaded to your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. GCP Cloud Logging provides visibility into SFTP file transfer events, allowing you to search for uploaded files by filename.

Steps to Search for an Uploaded File

1. Access Cloud Logging:

• Navigate to the Google Cloud Console.
• Go to Operations > Logging > Logs Explorer.

2. Set the Right Log Scope:

• Ensure that the correct project, folder, or organization is selected at the top of the page.

3. Search for the File Name:

• In the Query Builder or Search Bar, enter the following query:

jsonPayload.message:"your_filename_here"

Replace your_filename_here with the exact name of the file you are looking for.

4. Filter by Log Source (Optional):

• If needed, narrow down your search by selecting the relevant resource type (e.g., gcs_bucket, compute_instance, or cloud_storage).

5. View and Analyze Results: The logs will display all events related to the specified file, including timestamps, source IPs, and user activity.

Additional Considerations

• Time Range: Use the date filter to narrow down search results to a specific time period.
• User Activity: If you need to see which user uploaded a file, include user-related metadata in your query.
• Exporting Logs: You can export filtered logs to BigQuery, Cloud Storage, or Pub/Sub for further analysis.