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# How to Monitor 3rd-party services

Set up monitoring for external services with IsDown to get notified whenever they experience outages or disruptions.

### *Here's a quick tutorial video to help you set everything up easily:*

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### Steps to add a Service

1. **Sign In** or **Sign Up** to your IsDown account.
2. Navigate to the **Profile** where you want to add the monitor.
3. Click on **“3rd-Party Services”** in the sidebar.

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4. Browse popular services on the **"Add Service"** link or use the **search bar** to find the one you need.
5. When you find the service, click on the **“Add”** button to start monitoring.

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Can’t Find a Service? No problem — we’ve got you covered.

Just open the **in-app chat** (bottom right corner) or email us at **<support@isdown.app>** and we’ll do our best to add it for you.

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