Uptime Kuma

Uptime Kuma is best deployed on a separate virtual machine and configured right away for your checks.

In this guide, we will:

• install Uptime Kuma using the VM script;
• choose the database type;
• create an administrator account;
• add the first availability monitor.

Note

If you plan to use Uptime Kuma for external monitoring, prepare an external IP address or a domain for the panel in advance.

Installing Uptime Kuma

Step 1. Start the installation on the VM

Open the virtual machine management panel and choose the Uptime Kuma script.

Step 2. Wait for the installation to finish

After the script starts, wait for the installation to complete successfully.

Step 3. Open the control panel

Open Uptime Kuma in your browser at:

http://{IP}:3001

Initial setup

Step 1. Choose the database type

On the first Uptime Kuma screen, choose how the database should be stored.

For most installations, SQLite is the simplest option.

Step 2. Create an administrator

Set the administrator login and password, then complete the account creation.

Step 3. Open the main dashboard

After signing in, you will see the main Uptime Kuma dashboard.

This is where all monitors and their status are shown.

Adding the first monitor

Step 1. Create a new monitor

Click the New Monitor button.

Step 2. Choose the monitor type

For DNS or website availability checks, choose the appropriate type, for example Ping.

Step 3. Fill in the monitor settings

Enter the name, target address, and other parameters, then save the settings.

Step 4. Verify the result

After saving, the monitor will appear in the list and its status will start updating.

For Cloudflare DNS or another public service, choose the check type that matches your use case.

Done. Uptime Kuma is installed and ready to use.