How do I change date and time formats in Cerberus?

As a product used worldwide, we understand when Cerberus users and administrators want to see dates and times in the format they are used to as this reduces potential confusion and errors. Below are instructions on how to change or set the desired date and time format in Cerberus logs, reports and web client.

Cerberus Screen Log and Reports

The logging on the Ceberus administration portal and reports generated in 'Reports' > 'Generate Report' follow the Windows system time/date format settings.

1. In Windows, search or navigate to the 'Region & Language Settings'. There, click on 'Additional date, time, & regional settings
2. Click on 'Change date, time, or number formats
3. Pick your preferred language/region and then confirm you preferred date and time formats. See screenshots below.

NOTE: This changes the date and time format for your ENTIRE system!

Cerberus Log File

Update the "ConversionPattern" settings in the log4j.xml file in C:\Program Files\Cerberus LLC\Cerberus FTP Server. See bolded text below.

 <layout class="org.apache.log4j.PatternLayout">
 <param name="ConversionPattern" value="[%d{yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss}]:%7.7p [%6.6x] - [%X{client.ip}]:%X{client.user} - %m%n" />
 </layout>

Web Client

The Cerberus FTP Server web client formats dates according to the settings on the PC (Internet Explorer) or browser (Chrome and Firefox), which can often be the U.S. format of month, day, year. If you wish to view then in 'day, month, year' format, follow these instructions, according to the browser you are using.

Chrome:

1. With Chrome open, click the 'Customize and Control Google Chrome' icon at the top-right of the browser (three vertical dots ).
2. Select 'Settings'
3. In 'Search settings', search for 'Language'
4. In the 'Language' section, click the small down arrow to open language settings
5. Click the blue 'Add Languages'
6. Scroll or search to find your desired language
7. Click the checkbox next to your desired language
8. Click 'Add'
9. Click the tree dots icon next to your new language ()
10. Select 'Move to the top'
11. Click the three dots icon again
12. Select 'Display Google Chrome in this language'
13. Click the 'Relaunch' to relaunch Chrome in your desired language

Firefox:

1. Select Tools > Options.
2. On the Content tab, under the Languages section click Choose.
3. From the Select a language to add menu, select a language. Click Add.
4. Set the language preference. Use the buttons to move the preference up or down.
5. Click OK.

Internet Explorer:

For Internet Explorer, you must use the system date display format settings in the 'Region' settings window.