> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.hak5.org/wifi-pineapple-pager/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.hak5.org/wifi-pineapple-pager/log.md).

# LOG

`LOG` Send text to teh payload console

### When to use it <a href="#when-to-use-it" id="when-to-use-it"></a>

`LOG` is the primary way to show message about the payload in progress. Use it for communicating the state of the payload without pausing or interrupting the user. Logs can be sent in multiple colors.

#### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```none
LOG [color] [message]
```

**color&#x20;*****required***

Set the color of the log message. The color may be any color defined in the current theme.

**message&#x20;*****required***

Message to send to the payload log.

<figure><img src="/files/cfxm13o45ifW5Fj3NCDD" alt="Example logging"><figcaption><p>Example logging</p></figcaption></figure>

### Results <a href="#results" id="results"></a>

`LOG` sends a message to the paylaod log, and returns immediately

### Examples <a href="#examples" id="examples"></a>

```bash
LOG "Things are happening!"
LOG red "EXCITING things are happening!"
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Remember to enclose the prompt text in quotes if it contains spaces!
{% endhint %}