How to find your browser's developer console
- Last updated on January 31, 2023 at 4:06 AM
A Browser developer console records information about how the Bugherd application or site is working. This information can be super helpful for our team when troubleshooting any issues you might have.
If you've been asked to take a screenshot of your developer console, here's how to find it in:
Chrome
To open the developer console in Chrome:
- Click the menu button in the top right corner of the browser window (the three dots). Select More tools > Developer Tools. You can also use the shortcut Option + Cmd + I (Mac OS) or Shift + Ctrl + I (windows or Linux).
- The console will open. You may need to click on the console tab to display the console.
Safari
You need to enable the Developer Menu before you can access the developer console in Safari.
- Open the Safari preferences (Go to the Safari Menu and select Preferences). The Preferences window will open.
- Select the Advanced Tab. Then tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
- Once you've selected that option, you can open the developer console by clicking on the Develop menu and selecting Show Javascript Console.
The console will open. You can also open the console with the shortcut Option + Cmd + C.
Edge
To open the developer console in Edge:
- Click the menu button in the top right corner of the browser window (the three dots). Select More tools > Developer Tools.
You can also use the shortcut Shift + Ctrl + I to open it. - The console will open. You may need to click the console tab to view the developer console.
Firefox
To open the developer console in Firefox:
- Click on the Firefox Menu in the top right corner of the browser (The three lines).
- Select More Tools, then Browser Console.
You can also use the shortcut Shift + Command + J (on macOS) or Shift + Ctrl + J (on windows or Linux) - The browser console window will open.