> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.isdown.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-add-a-website-monitor.md).

# How to add a website monitor

Keep track of your website and API performance by setting up monitoring in IsDown.

1. **Access the Custom Monitor Page**
   * Once you're on the "**Website Monitors**" page, look for the **"Add First Monitor"** button located in the center or “**Add Monitor”** on the upper right botton.

<figure><img src="https://3217946727-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwE1RBRUaBkIz2ukzWl7o%2Fuploads%2FzInOqh1Pqq6tMA2q8MYK%2FScreenshot%202025-04-07%20at%2009.47.48.png?alt=media&amp;token=d1b74d53-a541-4649-bdad-8ace584dcb9b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. After clicking the “**Add First Monitor**” or **"Add Monitor"** button, you will be redirected to the monitor settings page. Here, you need to provide all the required information about your URL. It's essential to select the appropriate type of URL - **Ping,** **Keyword or SSL**, depending on the type of monitoring you require. Be sure not to overlook any necessary details.

<figure><img src="https://3217946727-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwE1RBRUaBkIz2ukzWl7o%2Fuploads%2Fi4JVhz9K2eAP6GilyAQa%2Fimage%20(10).png?alt=media&amp;token=002ab7b9-9649-4c3e-899f-83237b6c3cc4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Once you've entered all the required information, click "**Save"** to create the custom monitor.

<div align="center" data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://3217946727-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwE1RBRUaBkIz2ukzWl7o%2Fuploads%2FSYEe9KPxhPle5CinTWWE%2FExample%20Website%20Monitor%20-%20how%20to%20add%20a%20website%20monitor.png?alt=media&amp;token=0bd2b23e-5597-4675-8eb6-3d860c2b87d3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

If you need assistance please contact us via chat or email us at [**support@isdown.app**](mailto:support@isdown.app)

***

**Related Articles**

* [**How to Remove a Website Monitor**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-remove-a-website-monitor)
* [**How to Pause Your Website Monitor**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/how-to-pause-your-website-monitor)
* [**IsDownBot**](https://help.isdown.app/website-monitors/isdownbot)**​**