How to Share an Error Log or Stack Trace With a Link

A stack trace pasted into a chat window is painful: it is long, it wraps badly, and nobody can reference a specific line. Sharing the log as a link keeps it readable and lets whoever is debugging jump straight to the relevant line.

Turn the log into a link

  1. Copy the full error or stack trace from your terminal or log file.
  2. Paste it into the code share tool and click Create share link.
  3. Share the link in your ticket, chat, or pull request.

The result is a line-numbered view with a raw endpoint, so a teammate can even curl the log straight into their own tools.

Before you share, redact secrets

Logs often contain more than you think — connection strings, tokens, file paths, or user emails. Strip anything sensitive first, the same way you would share a config file safely. A shared link is reachable by anyone who has it.

Pair it with a screenshot

Sometimes the error on screen matters as much as the log. Grab a screenshot link of the UI and a code link for the trace, and drop both into the bug report. Everything is free and needs no account.

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