Audit log in Zoho QEngine | Zoho QEngine Help

Audit log in Zoho QEngine

In a nutshell 
The audit log in Zoho QEngine provides a centralized record of activities across the portal. It captures creation, update, and deletion events across all project components, from Test Cases, Test Suites, to Test Plans. Built-in filters let you narrow logs by time period, user, and activity type for focused analysis and activity review.
Availability 
  • Super admins and admins can view audit log across the portal.

1. Overview 

As projects grow and teams expand, keeping track of every change made across test cases, test plans, and other components becomes increasingly difficult. Zoho QEngine addresses this with Audit Log, a user activity history that records all changes made within a project at the portal level. Every time something is added, modified, or removed, an event is captured, giving you a reliable, traceable history of activity across the project.

Trace every change across your project

The audit log captures actions performed across categories including Users, Test Cases, Test Suites, and Test Plans. Within each category, events are recorded under three operations: Created, Updated, and Deleted. This covers everything from a test case step being modified to a webhook being configured, or a user's permissions being changed. 

Narrows down to exactly what you're looking for

Active projects accumulate entries quickly, and the full user activity history across all your projects lives in one place in the portal. To get to the required records, you can filter by date, project, user, category, and operation. For example, you can narrow down by a specific team member's activity, changes within a particular category, or updates made within a given time period. Admins can use this to monitor activity across projects and ensure proper governance.

Why Audit log matters

The audit log serve several critical purposes:
  • Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards by maintaining detailed activity records.
  • Accountability: Track who made changes and when, ensuring team members are responsible for their actions.
  • Troubleshooting: Investigate issues by reviewing the sequence of events that led to a problem.
  • Change tracking: Understand what was modified in test cases, and other components.
  • Audit trails: Provide evidence of system integrity and data governance for internal or external audits.
  • Version history: Maintain a complete record of all modifications to your test resources.

2. Understanding Audit log  

You can access Audit Log from the Setup page of your portal.

 Setup option in the home page of your Zoho QEngine portal

  1. Navigate to Audit Log from Setup.

    Audit Log selected under Setup in the left navigation panel


  2. Select a project from the drop-down and click View.

     
    Project selection dropdown on the Audit Log page with the View button

NotesNote: Super admins and admins can view the audit log across all projects in the portal.

The audit log displays activities in a structured timeline view. Each event represents a recorded action, with key details available at a glance. The audit log displays the activity history of test cases by default. You can switch between categories and records using the breadcrumb, refine what you see using filters, and sort events by time.

Audit Log page showing the timeline view with activity cards, breadcrumb, and filter panel

2.1 Breadcrumb Navigation   

 Breadcrumb navigation bar showing project name, category, and record name

  • Project - The project whose audit log is currently displayed. You can click this to switch to a different project without leaving the page.
  • Category - The component of the project you are viewing activity for, such as Test Cases, Elements, or Variables. 
  • Record - The specific item within the selected category, such as an individual test case. Records are shown for test cases, test suites, and test plans. 

2.2  Activity Feed

Logs are displayed as cards on a timeline, with the most recent activity appearing at the top by default. You can click Sort {Sort button in the Audit Log activity feed toolbar} to switch between newest-first and oldest-first order. Each card shows the day, date, and time the event occurred, based on your portal's time zone settings. When multiple actions are performed in quick succession, cards stack in order, letting you trace the exact sequence of changes without gaps.

Activity feed showing audit log cards stacked in a timeline with timestamps and activity descriptions

To view a detailed log for an activity:

  1. Click View Log on an activity card.
     
    Audit log activity card with the View Log button

A comparison panel opens, highlighting what was added or removed between the current and the previous version of the record.

Version comparison panel highlighting added and removed content between two versions of a record
  1. Click Done.

Notes
Note:
  • If your project uses test case approval, events such as a test case being submitted for review, approved, rejected, its review request being cancelled, or test cases submitted for bulk approval from a module are recorded as audit entries.
  • Test cases migrated into the project from external services like Postman also appear as distinct entries. 

2.3 Filters 

The right panel provides filtering options to refine the displayed logs. These filters help isolate specific activity by narrowing the dataset based on selected criteria.
  • Date - Filter activity by a specific time period: Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, This week, This month, Custom
  • Projects - Lists all projects you have access to. Selecting a project updates the activity history for that project.
  • Users - Lists all users belonging to the selected project. You can select one or more users to view their activity history.
  • Categories - Filter by a specific component of the project: Test Case, Test Suite, Test Plan, Variables, MFA, Elements, Data Source, Files, Webhooks
  • Category Name (optional) - Lists the items within the selected category. Appears when Test Cases, Test Suites, or Test Plans is selected under Categories. Select a specific item to narrow the log to that record only.
  • Actions - Filter by the type of change: All, Created, Updated, Deleted

 Audit log filter panel showing Date, Projects, Users, Categories, and Actions options

To apply filters:

  1. Select the required filters from the filter panel.

  2. Click Apply Filter.

  3. To revert to the default view, click Reset.   

3. Export Audit log 

You can export the audit log as a JSON file when you need to share activity history with stakeholders, run offline analysis, or maintain records for compliance and governance purposes.
  1. Click Export in the top-right corner of the Audit log page.

    Audit Log page with the Export button in the top-right corner

  2. Select whether you want to export the full history or apply filters before exporting to narrow down the data.

    Export Audit Log dialog showing Current View Only and Full History options


  3. Select the Protect with password checkbox and enter a password if you want to protect the exported file.


IdeaTip: A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters (A–Z, a–z), digits (0–9), and special characters.

  1. Click Export.

NotesNote: You can export files up to 250 MB. If you are working with a large dataset, apply filters before exporting to keep the file size manageable and the data relevant.

5. FAQ 

How long are audit logs retained?
Audit log entries are retained for 90 days. Activities older than this period will no longer be available in the log.
Can I modify or delete audit log entries?
No. Audit logs are immutable records designed to be tamper-proof for compliance purposes. They cannot be edited or deleted by any user, including administrators.
What activities are captured in the audit log?
The audit log only tracks significant change events (create, update, delete operations).
Why is my recent activity not showing in the audit log?
There may be a brief delay before a recent action appears in the audit log. If you don't see it, wait a moment and refresh the page.
How often are audit logs updated?
Audit logs are typically updated within seconds to a minute of an action being performed. If you are looking for a recent activity and don't see it, wait a moment and refresh the page.
 

 




        Create. Review. Publish.

        Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

        Get Started Now


          Access your files securely from anywhere

            Zoho CRM Training Programs

            Learn how to use the best tools for sales force automation and better customer engagement from Zoho's implementation specialists.

            Zoho CRM Training
              Redefine the way you work
              with Zoho Workplace

                Zoho DataPrep Personalized Demo

                If you'd like a personalized walk-through of our data preparation tool, please request a demo and we'll be happy to show you how to get the best out of Zoho DataPrep.

                Zoho CRM Training

                  Create, share, and deliver

                  beautiful slides from anywhere.

                  Get Started Now


                    Zoho Sign now offers specialized one-on-one training for both administrators and developers.

                    BOOK A SESSION







                                Quick LinksWorkflow AutomationData Collection
                                Web FormsEnterpriseOnline Data Collection Tool
                                Embeddable FormsBankingBegin Data Collection
                                Interactive FormsWorkplaceData Collection App
                                CRM FormsCustomer ServiceAccessible Forms
                                Digital FormsMarketingForms for Small Business
                                HTML FormsEducationForms for Enterprise
                                Contact FormsE-commerceForms for any business
                                Lead Generation FormsHealthcareForms for Startups
                                Wordpress FormsCustomer onboardingForms for Small Business
                                No Code FormsConstructionRSVP tool for holidays
                                Free FormsTravelFeatures for Order Forms
                                Prefill FormsNon-Profit

                                Intake FormsLegal
                                Mobile App
                                Form DesignerHR
                                Mobile Forms
                                Card FormsFoodOffline Forms
                                Assign FormsPhotographyMobile Forms Features
                                Translate FormsReal EstateKiosk in Mobile Forms
                                Electronic Forms
                                Drag & drop form builder

                                Notification Emails for FormsAlternativesSecurity & Compliance
                                Holiday FormsGoogle Forms alternative GDPR
                                Form to PDFJotform alternativeHIPAA Forms
                                Email FormsFormstack alternativeEncrypted Forms

                                Wufoo alternativeSecure Forms

                                TypeformWCAG


                                      All-in-one knowledge management and training platform for your employees and customers.

                                                Create. Review. Publish.

                                                Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

                                                Get Started Now




                                                                  You are currently viewing the help pages of Qntrl’s earlier version. Click here to view our latest version—Qntrl 3.0's help articles.




                                                                      Manage your brands on social media


                                                                        • Desk Community Learning Series


                                                                        • Digest


                                                                        • Functions


                                                                        • Meetups


                                                                        • Kbase


                                                                        • Resources


                                                                        • Glossary


                                                                        • Desk Marketplace


                                                                        • MVP Corner


                                                                        • Word of the Day


                                                                        • Ask the Experts


                                                                          Zoho Sheet Resources

                                                                           

                                                                              Zoho Forms Resources


                                                                                Secure your business
                                                                                communication with Zoho Mail


                                                                                Mail on the move with
                                                                                Zoho Mail mobile application

                                                                                  Stay on top of your schedule
                                                                                  at all times


                                                                                  Carry your calendar with you
                                                                                  Anytime, anywhere




                                                                                        Zoho Sign Resources

                                                                                          Sign, Paperless!

                                                                                          Sign and send business documents on the go!

                                                                                          Get Started Now




                                                                                                  Zoho TeamInbox Resources





                                                                                                            Zoho DataPrep Demo

                                                                                                            Get a personalized demo or POC

                                                                                                            REGISTER NOW


                                                                                                              Design. Discuss. Deliver.

                                                                                                              Create visually engaging stories with Zoho Show.

                                                                                                              Get Started Now








                                                                                                                                  • Related Articles

                                                                                                                                  • Configuring Zia for Zoho QEngine

                                                                                                                                    What does this page cover Learn how to configure an AI model for Zia, Zoho QEngine's AI assistant, to enable capabilities such as generating manual test cases and test data. This page explains how to set up Zoho GenAI or connect external AI models ...
                                                                                                                                  • Manual testing in Zoho QEngine

                                                                                                                                    In a nutshell Manual testing is one of the core testing types supported in Zoho QEngine, allowing teams to create, organize, and track test cases with ease. 1. Overview Manual testing is one of the supported testing types in Zoho QEngine. It helps ...
                                                                                                                                  • Introduction to Zoho QEngine

                                                                                                                                    In a nutshell Zoho QEngine is a unified test automation platform for your entire testing lifecycle. From test creation and management to execution and reporting, everything lives in one workspace. It supports cross-platform testing across web, ...
                                                                                                                                  • Webhooks in Zoho QEngine

                                                                                                                                    In a nutshell Webhooks in Zoho QEngine are configurable endpoints that allow you to send test execution data to an external system using its webhook URL. Once you set up a webhook and link it to a test plan, QEngine can trigger it on events such as ...
                                                                                                                                  • invokeUrl task

                                                                                                                                    In a nutshell The invokeUrl task allows you to make API calls and interact with external services directly within a web test case, without leaving the testing environment. It supports calling web resources, accessing other Zoho services via their ...
                                                                                                                                    Wherever you are is as good as
                                                                                                                                    your workplace

                                                                                                                                      Resources

                                                                                                                                      Videos

                                                                                                                                      Watch comprehensive videos on features and other important topics that will help you master Zoho CRM.



                                                                                                                                      eBooks

                                                                                                                                      Download free eBooks and access a range of topics to get deeper insight on successfully using Zoho CRM.



                                                                                                                                      Webinars

                                                                                                                                      Sign up for our webinars and learn the Zoho CRM basics, from customization to sales force automation and more.



                                                                                                                                      CRM Tips

                                                                                                                                      Make the most of Zoho CRM with these useful tips.



                                                                                                                                        Zoho Show Resources