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Learn how to use DB Monitor to keep your databases running smoothly.

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Getting Started

DB Monitor makes it easy to track the health of your databases. Here's how to get started:

  1. 1Create an account by clicking "Get Started" on the landing page
  2. 2Set up your first database connection in the dashboard
  3. 3View real-time status updates and health metrics
  4. 4Subscribe to email alerts for important updates

Adding Databases

DB Monitor supports three types of databases:

Supabase

Connect your Supabase PostgreSQL database:

https://[PROJECT_ID].supabase.co

Neon

Connect your Neon PostgreSQL database:

postgresql://user:password@host.neon.tech/dbname

Redis

Connect your Redis instance:

redis://user:password@host.redis.io:6379

Monitoring Databases

DB Monitor performs daily automated health checks on your databases:

Connection Status

Verifies that the database is accessible and responsive

Performance Metrics

Tracks response times and query performance

Activity Monitoring

Detects usage patterns and inactivity periods

Uptime Tracking

Maintains a history of uptime percentages and incidents

Auto-Pause Feature

DB Monitor automatically pauses inactive databases to help reduce costs:

How It Works:

  • Monitors database activity continuously
  • Detects periods of inactivity (4-5 days with no queries)
  • Automatically pauses the database to save on infrastructure costs
  • Sends you a notification when a database is paused
  • Database can be resumed instantly from the dashboard

This feature is optional and can be disabled per database in settings.

Public Status Page

Share the real-time status of your databases with your team or users:

Visit your public status page at:

https://dbmonitor.app/status/[your-username]

Your status page displays:

  • Current status of all monitored databases
  • Uptime history and metrics
  • Recent incidents and maintenance notices
  • Email subscription for status updates

API Reference

Integrate DB Monitor with your applications using our REST API:

Base URL

https://api.dbmonitor.app/v1

Get Database Status

GET /databases/:id/status

List All Databases

GET /databases

Update Database Settings

PATCH /databases/:id/settings

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