# Monitoring

**This documentation is for the CARTO Self-Hosted Legacy Version**. Use only if you've installed this specific version. Explore our latest documentation for updated features.

Ensuring the health and status of your CARTO Self-Hosted deployment is crucial for a seamless user experience. Follow the instructions below to verify the status in both the Docker Compose and Kubernetes versions.

## Single VM deployments (Docker Compose)

To check the status of your CARTO deployment in the Docker Compose version, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal.
2. Navigate to your CARTO Self-Hosted installation directory.
3. Check the logs of each container using the following command:

   ```bash
   docker-compose logs -f <service_name>
   ```
4. Review the logs for each container and ensure there are no error messages. A healthy deployment will have no critical errors reported in the logs.

## **Enable debug mode in CARTO Self-Hosted deployment**

Debug mode in CARTO allows you to gather additional information for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Follow the steps below to enable the debug mode in a CARTO Self-Hosted installation.\\

Add the following line into your <mark style="color:orange;">customer.env</mark> file and apply the changes:

```bash
CARTO_TRACING_MODE=local
```

By regularly checking the status of your CARTO deployment, you can proactively address any potential issues and ensure a reliable and robust CARTO environment.