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Disable Audit Log Filter logging

The audit_log_filter.disable system variable lets you disable or enable logging for all connections based on the value:

Value Actions
audit_log_filter.disable = true Disables logging.
audit_log_filter.disable = false Enables logging.

You can set the variable in the following ways:

  • Specify in the option file.

  • Include in the command-line startup string.

  • Use a SET statement during runtime.

mysql> SET GLOBAL audit_log_filter.disable = true;

Privileges required

Setting the value of audit_log_filter.disable at runtime requires the following:

  • AUDIT_ADMIN privilege
  • SYSTEM_VARIABLES_ADMIN privilege