Your database name is unique to your LightScope installation and is available through these methods:
SystemCtl Status (Recommended)
Check your LightScope service status - your dashboard URL is right in the Docs line:
sudo systemctl status lightscope
Look for your dashboard URL in the "Docs:" section:
$ sudo systemctl status lightscope
● lightscope.service - LightScope Network Security Monitor
Docs: https://thelightscope.com
https://thelightscope.com/tables/20250629_gvzdkbinpryhdrszsdzufpoeejxmoyhngrrjrjrxodfsuwf
🎯 Simply copy the second Docs URL (containing /tables/) and paste it into your browser!
Configuration File (Linux)
Directly read the database name from the config file:
sudo cat /opt/lightscope/config/config.ini
$ sudo cat /opt/lightscope/config/config.ini
[Settings]
# Database name for storing LightScope data (auto-generated during installation)
database = 20250629_gvzdkbinpryhdrszsdzufpoeejxmoyhngrrjrjrxodfsuwf
Windows System Tray
On Windows, LightScope runs in the system tray for easy access:
Step 1: Look for the LightScope icon in your system tray (bottom-right corner)
Step 2: Right-click the LightScope icon and select "View Dashboard"
🎯 Easy Access: The system tray menu provides direct access to your personalized dashboard
📊 Automatic Login: LightScope automatically starts with Windows and runs in the background