Uptime Kuma

Updated on March 29, 2026

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Doc Summary

Introduction #

In this doc you will find usefull information regarding your Uptime Kuma App Server at ProRedLine. After reading this doc, you’ll know how to configure your server, create your administrator account, and more.

About Uptime Kuma #

As the name suggests, Uptime Kuma is a monitoring service. It can check if your websites, (game) servers, services, etcetera are online. When one of the monitors detects downtime, it can send alerts via email and to Discord, Telegram and many other platforms. It provides the administrator with uptime statistics and reports in the web dashboard and optionally provides other visitors with a custom public status page on which it is also possible to show ‘notifications’ for any custom notices, maintenance and more.

Startup Variables #

Once the server has been created, you will need to configure it before it can run as expected.

On your server’s dashboard, go to the “Startup” tab. Here, you will find several settings that you can configure according to your specific needs. Below is a list of options available for your Uptime Kuma Server in the “Startup” tab:

STARTUP COMMAND and DOCKER IMAGE are read-only variables and cannot be modified.

Auto Update. This will check upon startup if the server runs on the latest version and automatically updates if needed.

Starting your server #

Once you have configured all the settings, you can start the server by going to the “Console” tab and clicking “Start”.
Wait a few moments for the server to boot.
Once booted, your web server will be running on the URL provided on your customer dashboard under ‘Address’.

Changing Configurations #

If you wish to change settings not listed in the Variables section, you can edit the server’s config file. However, note that any changes to the Variables options in the “Startup” tab will override the corresponding settings in the config file. We recommend only changing values in the config file that are not listed in the Startup tab.

Creating Administrator Account #

The first time you access your server through the Uptime Kuma portal (can be accessed by entering your server’s address in your browser), you’ll be asked to provide a username and a password. Make sure to write your password down so you won’t be locked out if you forget your password.
Note: We highly recommend enabling HTTPS before creating your account. More information about HTTPS below.

Click ‘Create’ and you’ll immediately be logged in and shown your Uptime Kuma portal.

Logging in with admin account #

Use the Username and Password (and optionally MFA) you set while setting up the admin account on the server, when logging in.

Using Uptime Kuma with HTTPS #

After setup, your ProRedLine Uptime Kuma server uses an HTTP connection (This is the case if you use your Uptime Kuma server with the address on your server’s dashboard: ex. 38.242.194.138:2025). This can make your connection between your browser and server vulnerable for attackers.

If you want to make sure your Uptime Kuma website is secure, you can use HTTPS. This will change the address used (currently http://IP:PORT/) to a different HTTPS URL (ex. https://myuptimekuma.proredline.com). This makes your Uptime Kuma server/website secure against hackers.

How to enable #

Due to technical and security limitations, ProRedLine Staff will enable HTTPS for you manually as it’s not possible for now to do that yourself. If you would like HTTPS enabled, please contact us at https://support.proredline.com/ and we’ll help you.

Costs #

As this requires us to keep your SSL certificate (that’s what’s used for HTTPS) up-to-date, we will charge a small one-time fee after we’ve asked for confirmation after you’ve created a ticket at support.proredline.com. An exception to this fee can be made if the user provides their own SSL certificate.

Updating server #

To update your server’s software, follow these steps:

Go to the “Settings” Tab: Open your server dashboard and navigate to the Settings tab.
Scroll Down: Locate the option labeled Reinstall Server.
Click on “Reinstall Server”: This will start the reinstallation process.

Important note: Reinstalling your server using this method will update the core files only. Your saved data and mods will generally remain intact, custom configurations can sometimes be reset. However, we strongly recommend creating a backup of all essential data before proceeding, as some server types may still overwrite or remove custom content.

Clean Reinstallation #

To fully reinstall your server with a clean set of software and files:

Stop the Server: Ensure your server is not running.
Delete All Files: Navigate to the Files tab, select all folders and files, and click Delete.
Reinstall the Server: Once all files are removed, follow the same steps outlined above for updating your server.

Note: This process will permanently remove all files from your server, including custom folders, mods, and configurations. This action is irreversible unless you have created a backup in advance.

Troubleshooting & Support #

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your server at ProRedLine, please reach out to us at ProRedLine Support. For application-related inquiries, we recommend visiting Uptime Kuma’s github issues page.