> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/points-system/points-log.md).

# Points Log

The **Points Log** view provides a complete audit trail of every point transaction processed by NorrCompetition. Administrators can inspect transaction history, analyze point flow, and verify actions taken by users and system processes.

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### Accessing the Points Log

Navigate to **Administrator Panel -> Components -> NorrCompetition -> Points Log** from the Joomla sidebar menu.

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### Log Information & Table Columns

Each row in the log table represents a point transaction, displaying the following columns:

* **User:** Name and username of the user (clicking the link opens the user profile editor).
* **Amount:** The amount credited (+green badge), debited (-red badge), or zero (gray badge).
* **Balance After:** The total user point balance immediately following the transaction.
* **Reason:** The human-readable reason for the transaction (e.g. *Vote cast*, *Vote received*, *Entry created*, *Manual Adjustment*, *Purchase*).
* **Contest:** Title and link to the associated contest (if applicable).
* **Entry:** Title and link to the associated entry/participant (if applicable).
* **Note:** Optional custom note explaining the transaction.
* **Created Date:** Exact date and timestamp when the transaction occurred (`d.m.Y H:i:s`).
* **ID:** Unique log record ID.

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### Filtering & Auditing Log Records

Use the date picker tools and search filters above the table to narrow down log entries:

* **Begin Period / End Period:** Filter transactions within a specific date and time range.
* **Search Bar & Search Tools:** Filter transactions by user name, reason, contest, or entry.

{% hint style="info" %}
The transaction log is read-only to maintain complete audit trail integrity. Individual log entries cannot be edited or deleted.
{% endhint %}