# syslog protocol

## Syntax

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```
[no] syslog protocol tcp|udp
```

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## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="193"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>no</code></td><td>(Optional) Resets the syslog protocol to its default value.</td></tr><tr><td><code>tcp</code></td><td>Use TCP to send syslog messages.</td></tr><tr><td><code>udp</code></td><td>Use UDP to send syslog messages.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

The default syslog protocol is UDP.

## Usage Guidelines

This command sets the protocol used to send syslog messages to an external syslog server. If `udp` is specified, syslog messages are sent using the UDP protocol as defined in RFC 5426. If `tcp` is specified, syslog messages are sent using the TCP protocol as defined in RFC 6857.

## Examples

```
syslog protocol tcp
```

## Related Commands


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