# Can I view audit trails for changes in the application?

Yes, you can view a detailed audit trail within the UI for specific sections or entities, helping you understand exactly who made changes and when.

## Audit trail access

### UI-based audit viewing

You can view audit trails directly in the ilert interface:

* **Entity-specific trails**: View changes for specific alert sources, teams, or users
* **Time-based filtering**: Filter audit data by date ranges
* **User-based filtering**: See all changes made by specific users
* **Action-based filtering**: Filter by type of action performed

### Detailed change information

Each audit trail entry shows:

* **Change details**: What was modified, added, or deleted
* **User information**: Who made the change
* **Timestamp**: Exact time the change occurred
* **Previous and new values**: Before and after states for changes
* **Context**: Related actions and system state at the time

## Use cases

### Compliance and accountability

Audit trails are valuable for:

* **Compliance requirements**: Meet regulatory audit requirements
* **Troubleshooting**: Identify the source of configuration issues
* **Accountability**: Ensure proper attribution of all changes
* **Security monitoring**: Track unauthorized or suspicious activities

### Operational benefits

* **Change tracking**: Monitor how your configuration evolves over time
* **Team coordination**: Understand who made what changes and why
* **Rollback planning**: Identify when changes were made for potential rollbacks
* **Training**: Use audit trails to train new team members on proper procedures

## Accessing audit trails

### Navigation options

To view audit trails:

1. **Navigate to entities**: Go to the specific section you want to audit
2. **Access audit logs**: Look for audit or history options
3. **Filter results**: Use the filtering options to narrow down results
4. **Export data**: Download audit information for external analysis

## Getting started

To access audit trails, navigate to the specific section of ilert you want to audit and look for audit or history options.

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**Related Documentation**

* [User Roles and Permissions](https://docs.ilert.com/user-administration/user-roles-and-permissions)
* [Account Settings](https://docs.ilert.com/user-administration/teams)
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