Quick Start
Open an account, add your first site, complete the verification and see the first check result.
No installation required.
The Anchor Uptime panel is completely web-based. After opening your account, you can have your first site monitored within minutes.
1. Create Account
Sign up for an account at status.anchoruptime.com and complete the email verification. Since email verification is enabled in the new signup flow, you must complete this step before accessing the dashboard.
2. Add Site
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Open the New Site form in the dashboard
Start the New Site flow from the Dashboard or Sites screen. -
Enter site name and URL
The current create form has only Site Name and full URL fields. The control interval is automatically assigned according to your plan. -
Save
The same normalized URL for the same user cannot be added a second time. After registration, the system automatically starts attempting verification.
Use HTTPS.
The form accepts http:// and https://. The Probe layer tracks up to 3 redirects, but for the cleanest results, enter your site's canonical HTTPS address.
3. Verify Ownership
Anchor Uptime won't start collecting regular checks until you verify that you own the site. The current panel code includes two methods: HTTP well-known file and DNS TXT record.
| Method | When is it appropriate? | Technical path |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP file | It is the fastest method if you can put files on the web server. | /.well-known/dk-uptime-verify |
| DNS TXT | If you do not have access to the server files, it is applied from the DNS panel. | _dk-uptime.ornek.com |
| WordPress plugin | Crash Shield can serve the HTTP validation file for you. | Automates HTTP validation |
4. WordPress Plugin is Optional
AnchorUptime uptime monitoring works even without Crash Shield installed. When the plugin is added, it automatically serves HTTP validation file, establishes panel connection with hidden plugin token and provides additional heartbeat signal.
If the plugin is installed, it opens the administration screen in WordPress under Settings > AnchorUptime Crash Shield. When the verification token is saved, the plugin will try to auto-synchronize the panel connection; if necessary, you can try again with the Sync Panel Connection button.
5. First Check Result
After the site is verified, the scheduler for your plan queues the first check. The frontend probe is always running; if there are active plugin tokens, the heartbeat probe is added to the same loop.
Probe
Signal
It is normal to see the status badge Unknown for the first few minutes. When the first record is written, the panel will switch to a real state, such as Running, Degraded or Off-line.