Skip to main content

🧾 How to Send a Terminal Log to Adyen for Troubleshooting

When a payment terminal experiences issues such as failed transactions, communication problems, or connectivity errors, Adyen Support may request a terminal log. This log helps Adyen identify the root cause of the issue and recommend next steps.

Melissa Good avatar
Written by Melissa Good
Updated today

This guide explains how to send a log from your Adyen terminal and how to notify Valpay Support so we can coordinate directly with Adyen.


🧭 Step 1: Send the Log from the Terminal

Follow the steps below based on your terminal model.

💡 Android-Based Terminals (P400 Plus, P630, V400m, etc.)

  1. On the terminal, tap the Settings (⚙️) icon or hold the “9” key until the admin menu appears.

  2. Enter your admin password (if prompted).

  3. Select Diagnostics or Device info.

  4. Tap Send Logs or Send to Adyen.

  5. Wait for the confirmation message that the log was sent successfully.

🧰 Verifone Terminals (M400, VX820, etc.)

  1. Press and hold “9” to open the admin menu.

  2. Go to Network → Diagnostics → Send Log.

  3. Confirm when prompted to send the log to Adyen.

  4. Wait for the confirmation message.

💡 Tip: Send logs as soon as possible after the issue occurs. This ensures Adyen receives the most accurate diagnostic information.


📩 Step 2: Submit a Ticket to Valpay Support

After sending the log from your terminal, submit a ticket to Valpay Support so we can open a case with Adyen.

Include all of the following details in your request:

Required Information

Example

Date & time log was sent

March 10, 2025, 2:30 PM EST

Partner name

DockMaster

Merchant account holder

Coastal Marina LLC

Store name & Store ID

Coastal Marina – Store 004

Terminal make & model

Adyen P630

Terminal serial number

A123-456-789

Once Valpay receives your ticket, we’ll open a case with Adyen referencing your submitted terminal log.

⚠️ Important: Without the details above, Adyen may be unable to locate the correct log file.


🔍 Step 3: Adyen Review and Follow-Up

After Adyen receives the log, their Technical Support team will review the data and provide diagnostic results.

Valpay Support will follow up with updates, resolution steps, or next actions once Adyen’s feedback is received.


🧠 Additional Notes

⚙️ Timing: Submit logs within 24 hours of the issue for the most accurate analysis.

📶 Offline Terminals: If your terminal cannot connect to the internet, include this in your Valpay ticket — we’ll help you troubleshoot alternate upload options.

🛑 Do Not Reset: Avoid factory resetting your terminal before sending logs, as this will erase the diagnostic data Adyen needs to review.


Did this answer your question?