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Disable Audit Log Filter logging

The feature is in tech preview.

The audit_log_filter_disable system variable lets you disable or enable logging for all connections.

You can set the variable in the following ways:

  • Option file
  • Command-line startup string
  • SET statement during runtime
mysql> SET GLOBAL audit_log_filter_disable = true;

Setting audit_log_filter_disable has the following effect:

Value Actions
true Generates a warning. Audit log function calls and changes in variables generate session warnings. Disables the plugin.
false Re-enables the plugin and generates a warning. This is the default value.

Privileges required

Setting the value of audit_log_filter_disable at runtime requires the following:

  • AUDIT_ADMIN privilege
  • SYSTEM_VARIABLES_ADMIN privilege

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Last update: 2023-09-26