Purpose
When troubleshooting a web issue, support may ask you to “open the console.” The console helps view error messages or logs that explain what’s happening behind the scenes on a webpage.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Option 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + J
Mac
Press Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + J
This opens the Console tab directly.
Option 2: Using Chrome’s Menu
Open Google Chrome.
Go to the page where you’re experiencing the issue.
Click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner.
Select More Tools → Developer Tools.
Click the Console tab at the top of the panel that appears.
If The Errors are Too Long to Display: How to Copy Console Logs
Right-click inside the console area.
Select Save as… to export logs, or Copy → Copy all messages.
Paste or attach the logs when reporting your issue.
Quick Reference Summary
Platform | Shortcut | Menu Path |
Windows/Linux | Ctrl + Shift + J | Menu → More Tools → Developer Tools → Console |
Mac | ⌘ + Option + J | Menu → More Tools → Developer Tools → Console |
