Getting started

From sign-up to your first alert — about 10 minutes.

• What is WebCheck — core concepts in 5 minutesSites, content watches, vantage points, checks, incidents — learn these few words and every other page makes sense.
• Sign-up, email verification and the trial periodYou need a verified email to receive alerts; before the trial ends you can renew or convert to a paid plan.
• Add your first site in 5 minutesOne URL is all it takes to start monitoring; this page covers the required fields, the defaults, and where to see results afterwards.
• Set up your first alertConfigure one inbox or one group bot and you'll be notified during incidents — don't forget to click the verification link.
• Interface tour — top bar, inbox and the status wallTwo minutes to learn every entry on the top bar; you'll know exactly where to click when an incident hits.
• GlossaryOne-line explanations of the words that keep appearing in this manual and in the interface.