How do I open my browser developer tools?

When debugging UpdraftPlus, you will sometimes be told to open the JavaScript Console or Developer Tools.

Here is a quick guide on how to access this console on the most common browsers.

Google Chrome

1. Navigate to the desired page.
2. Press CTRL + SHIFT + J ( CMD + OPT + J on a Mac ) or F12.
3. A Developer Tools sub-window should appear.
4. In the Developer Tools window, click the ‘Console’ tab.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Navigate to the desired page.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+J or F12.
3. A Developer Tools sub-window should appear.
4. In the Developer Tools window, click the ‘Console’ tab.
5. Reload the current page.

Internet Explorer / Edge

1. Navigate to the desired page.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+J or F12.
3. A Developer Tools sub-window should appear.
4. In the Developer Tools window, click the ‘Console’ tab.
5. Reload the current page.

Opera

1. Navigate to the desired page.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+J (Cmd+Opt+J on a Mac).
3. A Developer Tools sub-window should appear.
4. In the Developer Tools window, click the ‘Console’ tab.

Safari

1. Open Safari’s preferences and open the Advanced pane.
2. Enable the ‘Show Develop menu in menu bar’ setting, and close the preferences pane.
3. Press CMD+OPT+C.
4. A Developer Tools window should appear.
5. In the Developer Tools window, click the ‘Console’ tab.