Installation
Learn panel access, optional WordPress plugin installation and technical requirements.
Panel Access
You access the Anchor Uptime dashboard via status.anchoruptime.com. You create an account, log in and manage your sites from the dashboard; there is no desktop application or server setup.
You do not need to install software.
Only a panel account is sufficient for basic use. The first frontend probe starts automatically after adding and verifying the site.
WordPress Plugin
AnchorUptime Crash Shield is optional. If the plugin is not installed, external HTTP/HTTPS uptime checking will still work, but WordPress-specific features like heartbeat, hidden plugin token and automatic HTTP validation will not be enabled.
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Get the Crash Shield pack
In the current deployment flow, the plugin .zip package is delivered to you via panel or enterprise deployment link. -
Install into WordPress
Go to WP Admin > Plugins > Add New > Install Plugin, select the .zip file and activate it. -
Register Ownership token
When the verification token is saved in Settings > AnchorUptime Crash Shield screen, the plugin serves the well-known file and tries to synchronize the panel connection automatically.
Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | 5.8+ | Requires at least 5.8 in the plugin header. |
| PHP | 7.4+ | Requires PHP 7.4 in the plugin header. |
wp-content/mu-plugins |
Writable recommended | MU helper and verify shim are copied when the plugin is activated. If there is no write access, some protection features may be missing. |
The heartbeat control does not work with WP-Cron in the current architecture, but with the Anchor Uptime panel polling the REST endpoint opened on WordPress from the outside. Therefore, you don't need to install cron separately for standard heartbeat.