Monitor your websites & applications with Uptime Kuma: A step-by-step guide

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through setting up website and application uptime monitoring using Uptime Kuma. First, we’ll explain the docker compose file and show you how to start the container using Portainer. Next, we’ll walk you through configuring Uptime Kuma to monitor your websites and applications in real-time and receive notifications alerting you of possible issues. Finally, we'll extend your setup using Cloudflare Tunnels for remote accessibility!
Uptime Kuma is a tool used for monitoring the uptime and availability of websites and web services. It helps website owners and administrators track how often their sites are online and accessible to users. The primary purpose of Uptime Kuma is to provide real-time monitoring and notifications in case a website goes down or experiences downtime, allowing administrators to take prompt action to resolve issues and minimize disruptions to their online services.
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★ VIDEO CONTENTS ★
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Starting our Docker container using Portainer and Docker Compose
3:22 - Log into uptime Kuma for the first time
4:23 - Adding our first monitor
6:23 - Setting up notifications
7:42 - Testing our notifications
9:07 - Setting up a status page (to brag to your friends)
10:33 - Accessing Uptime Kuma with Cloudflare Tunnels
12:36 - Final Thoughts
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