Clear Journal Log for Ubuntu 24.04 Server

Automated Bash installer script for configuring journal log cleanup on Ubuntu 24.04 Server.

This script automatically cleans up journalctl once a week, retaining logs for 3 days.

Download the Script

Clone the repository from your Git server:

git clone https://git.x-files.dk/server-general/journal-log-ubuntu.git

Run the script to install and configure automated journal cleanup:

cd journal-log-ubuntu
sudo ./journal-log-ubuntu

A crontab entry will be added to perform cleanup of journalctl logs. This job runs every Sunday at 02:00.

Nothing to do.

More guides and documentation can be found on wiki.x-files.dk

Licensed under the MIT License.