User Documentation
Welcome to the UptimeKeeper user documentation. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about setting up and using our monitoring tools to keep your websites and services running smoothly.
Browse through our guides below to learn how to configure and get the most out of UptimeKeeper.
Adding a Monitor
Setting Up Monitoring UptimeKeeper offers various monitoring types to ensure comprehensive coverage of your digital infrastructure. Creating a Website Monitor From your dashboard, click Add New Monitor Select Website Monitor as the monitor type Enter the URL you want to monitor (e.g., https://example.com) Configure check settings: Check Frequency: How often to check your site (1 min, 5 min, etc.) Timeout: Maximum time to wait for a response before marking as down Monitoring Locations: Select global regions to monitor from Define success criteria: HTTP Status: Expected status code (usually 200) Content Verification: Text that must be present on the page Click Create Monitor Setting Up API Monitoring From your dashboard, click Add New Monitor Select API Monitor as the monitor type Enter the API endpoint URL Configure request details: Method: GET, POST, PUT, etc.
Read MoreCreating a Status Page
Status Page Setup A public status page provides transparency for your users, displaying the current status of your websites and services in real-time. Creating Your Status Page Navigate to the Status Pages section in your UptimeKeeper dashboard Click Create New Status Page Configure your status page: Title: Name your status page URL: Choose a custom subdomain (yourcompany.uptimekeeper.com) Logo: Upload your company logo Color Scheme: Customize colors to match your brand Select which services to display on the status page Click Save and Publish Customizing Your Status Page Enhance your status page with additional features:
Read MoreCreating Email Alerts
Email Alert Configuration Email alerts are a critical component of your monitoring setup, ensuring you’re promptly notified when issues occur with your websites or services. Setting Up Email Alerts Navigate to the Alerts section in your UptimeKeeper dashboard Click on Add New Alert Select Email Alert from the alert type dropdown Enter the email addresses that should receive notifications Configure alert conditions: Trigger: Choose what events trigger the alert (downtime, slow response, etc.
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SMS Alert Configuration SMS alerts provide immediate notification for critical issues, ensuring you’re aware of problems even when you’re away from email. Setting Up SMS Alerts Navigate to the Alerts section in your UptimeKeeper dashboard Click on Add New Alert Select SMS Alert from the alert type dropdown Enter the phone numbers that should receive notifications Configure alert conditions: Trigger: Choose what events trigger the alert (downtime, slow response, etc.) Threshold: Set how long an issue must persist before an alert is sent Recovery: Decide if you want to receive notifications when services recover Save your configuration SMS Credits and Quotas UptimeKeeper plans include different SMS credit allocations:
Read MoreGetting Started with UptimeKeeper
Welcome to UptimeKeeper! This guide will help you get started with UptimeKeeper’s monitoring platform. We’ll walk you through the initial setup process and help you create your first monitoring checks. Creating Your Account Visit the registration page and enter your email address Choose a secure password for your account Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox Log in to your new UptimeKeeper dashboard Dashboard Overview After logging in, you’ll be presented with your UptimeKeeper dashboard.
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User Profile Configuration Properly setting up your user profile helps tailor UptimeKeeper to your preferences and ensures you receive notifications as intended. Updating Your Profile Information Click on your username in the top-right corner of the dashboard Select My Profile from the dropdown menu Update your information: Name: Your full name Email: Your primary contact email Phone Number: For SMS alerts Time Zone: Set your local time zone for accurate reporting Click Save Changes Managing Notification Preferences Navigate to My Profile > Notification Preferences Configure your preferences: Email Notifications: Which alerts should be sent to your email SMS Notifications: Which critical alerts warrant text messages Push Notifications: Browser and mobile app notification settings Quiet Hours: Define periods when you don’t want to receive alerts Save your preferences Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication Enhance your account security with 2FA:
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