Question 1

How to set up Uptime behind a reverse proxy like Nginx?

Accepted Answer

Uptime supports proxies via the http_proxy environment variable. Configure Nginx to forward requests to the Node.js app on port 8082 (or as set in config), and adjust the 'url' setting in production.yaml for external access.

Question 2

Uptime vs Pingdom for website monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Uptime is a free, self-hosted tool with full data control and plugin extensibility, ideal for cost-sensitive teams. Pingdom is a paid SaaS offering more features like global checkpoints and advanced reporting, but with subscription costs and less customization.

Question 3

How to add custom notifications like Slack or Discord?

Accepted Answer

You must write a plugin using the initWebApp or initMonitor hooks, as the README demonstrates with the console plugin. No pre-built Slack plugin exists, so coding is required to integrate with external services.

Question 4

Is Uptime suitable for monitoring APIs with authentication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via the httpOptions plugin which allows adding custom headers and HTTP methods. However, it lacks built-in support for OAuth or complex authentication flows, requiring manual configuration or custom plugins.

Question 5

Can Uptime handle high-volume checks across multiple datacenters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but scaling requires manual setup: run separate monitor servers with unique 'monitor.name' settings and ensure API connectivity. The architecture supports this, but it's not automated and demands server management skills.

Question 6

How to migrate from Uptime 2.0 to 3.0?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided migration script 'node models/migrations/upgrade2to3' as noted in the README. However, due to lack of maintenance, future upgrades are unlikely, so consider alternatives for long-term projects.

Question 7

Does Uptime support monitoring of non-HTTP services like databases?

Accepted Answer

Only HTTP, HTTPS, and UDP checks are built-in. For databases or other protocols, you'd need to develop custom poller plugins, which requires Node.js programming knowledge and effort.

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