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Editing and Updating Monitored Sites

Learn how to modify existing site configurations, update monitoring settings, and manage your SSL certificate monitoring setup effectively.

Quick Actions

Common site update tasks:

  • Edit Site Details: Modify URL, display name, or description
  • Update Alert Settings: Change notification thresholds and recipients
  • Modify Check Frequency: Adjust how often certificates are verified
  • Pause/Resume Monitoring: Temporarily disable monitoring for maintenance
  • Delete Sites: Remove sites that are no longer needed

Accessing Site Settings

From the Dashboard

  1. Navigate to your main dashboard
  2. Find the site you want to edit in the sites list
  3. Click the "Edit" button or site name
  4. Make your changes and save

From the Sites Page

  1. Go to /app/sites to view all monitored sites
  2. Use the search or filter options to find your site
  3. Click the site name or "Edit" action
  4. Update settings as needed

Editing Site Information

Basic Site Details

  • Display Name: Change how the site appears in your dashboard
  • Description: Add or update notes about the site
  • URL: Modify the monitored URL (triggers new certificate check)
  • Port: Update custom port settings if needed

Monitoring Configuration

  • Check Interval:
    • Daily (recommended for production sites)
    • Weekly (suitable for internal/development sites)
    • Custom intervals for specific needs
  • Timeout Settings: Adjust connection timeout values
  • Follow Redirects: Enable/disable redirect following

Alert Management

Notification Thresholds

Configure when to receive alerts:

  • Critical: 7 days before expiration
  • Warning: 30 days before expiration
  • Info: 60 days before expiration
  • Custom: Set your own threshold values

Alert Recipients

  • Primary Email: Main notification recipient
  • Additional Recipients: CC other team members
  • Escalation Contacts: For critical alerts only
  • Alert Channels: Email, webhook, or integration settings

Alert Frequency

  • Immediate: Send alerts as soon as thresholds are reached
  • Daily Digest: Combine alerts into daily summaries
  • Weekly Summary: Less frequent notifications for non-critical sites

Advanced Settings

Certificate Validation

  • Chain Validation: Verify complete certificate chain
  • Hostname Verification: Ensure certificate matches domain
  • Protocol Versions: Specify minimum TLS version requirements
  • Cipher Suites: Configure acceptable encryption methods

Custom Headers and Authentication

  • HTTP Headers: Add custom headers for requests
  • Basic Authentication: Provide credentials if required
  • Client Certificates: Upload client certificates for mutual TLS
  • Proxy Settings: Configure proxy servers if needed

Bulk Operations

Updating Multiple Sites

  1. Go to the Sites management page
  2. Select multiple sites using checkboxes
  3. Choose "Bulk Actions" from the toolbar
  4. Apply changes to all selected sites

Available Bulk Actions

  • Update Alert Thresholds: Change notification settings for multiple sites
  • Modify Check Intervals: Adjust monitoring frequency
  • Pause/Resume Monitoring: Temporarily disable monitoring
  • Export Settings: Download configuration for backup
  • Import Settings: Apply saved configurations

Site Status Management

Monitoring States

  • Active: Normal monitoring and alerts enabled
  • Paused: Monitoring disabled temporarily
  • Maintenance: Special mode for planned maintenance
  • Archived: Kept for historical data but not monitored

Temporary Maintenance Mode

When performing site maintenance:

  1. Set site to "Maintenance" mode
  2. Specify maintenance window duration
  3. Monitoring automatically resumes after the window
  4. No alerts sent during maintenance period

Troubleshooting Updates

Common Issues

  • URL Changes: Update may trigger new certificate validation
  • Authentication Errors: Verify credentials after updates
  • Network Changes: Check connectivity after configuration changes
  • Alert Delivery: Test notification settings after modifications

Validation Errors

  • Invalid URL Format: Ensure proper protocol and domain format
  • Unreachable Site: Verify site accessibility from monitoring service
  • Certificate Issues: Check if certificate problems exist
  • Configuration Conflicts: Review settings for incompatible options

Best Practices

Regular Maintenance

  • Review Settings Monthly: Ensure configurations remain appropriate
  • Update Contact Information: Keep alert recipients current
  • Audit Site List: Remove obsolete sites and add new ones
  • Test Alert Delivery: Verify notifications reach intended recipients

Change Management

  • Document Changes: Keep records of configuration modifications
  • Test After Updates: Verify monitoring works after changes
  • Gradual Rollouts: Update similar sites in phases
  • Backup Configurations: Export settings before major changes

Data Export and Backup

Exporting Site Configurations

  1. Select sites to export from the Sites page
  2. Choose "Export" from the actions menu
  3. Download configuration file (JSON format)
  4. Store backup in secure location

Importing Configurations

  1. Use "Import" function on Sites page
  2. Upload previously exported configuration file
  3. Review and confirm settings before applying
  4. Test imported sites to ensure proper operation

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