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Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your UptimeHunt account and configuring your first monitoring service. Following this guide, you will create an account, navigate the dashboard, and establish monitoring for a web service.

Prerequisites

To use UptimeHunt, you need:

  • A valid email address for account registration
  • A website or service to monitor
  • Web browser with JavaScript enabled

Account Creation

Step 1: Access the Registration Page

Navigate to the UptimeHunt registration page and provide the following information:

  • Email Address: Your valid email address for account access and notifications
  • Password: A secure password meeting minimum security requirements
  • First Name: Your first name (optional)
  • Last Name: Your last name (optional)

Step 2: Complete Registration

Click the "Sign Up" button to create your account. Upon successful registration, you will be automatically logged in and redirected to the dashboard.

Password Requirements

Passwords must meet minimum security standards to protect your account. Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Initial Dashboard Access

Upon first login, you will see the Services dashboard. This is the main interface for managing your monitoring services.

The dashboard displays:

  • Navigation Bar: Access to Services, Integrations, and Settings
  • Services List: Your configured monitoring services (empty for new accounts)
  • Action Buttons: "Add Service", "Manage Projects", and "Reorder Projects"

Creating Your First Monitoring Service

Step 1: Initiate Service Creation

Click the "Add Service" button in the upper right corner of the dashboard.

Step 2: Select Monitoring Type

Choose the appropriate monitoring type for your use case:

  • HTTP: For monitoring websites and web applications
  • PING: For monitoring network connectivity and server availability

For this example, we will create an HTTP monitoring service.

Step 3: Configure Service Parameters

After selecting HTTP monitoring, configure the following parameters:

Basic Configuration

  • Service Name: A descriptive name for identification (e.g., "Production Website")
  • Project: Optional project assignment for organizational purposes
  • Enabled: Toggle to activate monitoring immediately
  • Check Interval: Frequency of monitoring checks in minutes (default: 3 minutes)

HTTP Configuration

  • URL: The complete URL to monitor (e.g., https://example.com)
  • HTTP Method: Request method (GET, POST, HEAD)
  • Authentication: Optional authentication configuration
  • Custom Headers: Additional HTTP headers if required
  • POST Data: Request body for POST requests (optional)

Step 4: Save Configuration

Click "Create Service" to save your configuration. The service will be added to your dashboard and monitoring will begin according to the specified interval.

Viewing Monitoring Results

After creating your service:

  1. Return to the Services dashboard
  2. Locate your newly created service in the list
  3. Click on the service name to view detailed monitoring data

The service details page displays:

  • Current Status: Current availability status
  • Check History: Recent monitoring check results
  • Performance Metrics: Response times and availability statistics
  • Probe Locations: Geographic distribution of monitoring probes

Next Steps

Now that you have created your first monitoring service, explore additional capabilities:

Additional Resources