Integrate with any service using generic webhooks, Pushover, ntfy, PagerDuty and more. Uptime Kuma’s true power lies in its 90+ notification channels — connect to any UK business tool.
Beyond chat and email • Generic webhook — connect anywhere • Pushover — mobile push alerts • Other notable channels • Choosing a notification strategy • FAQ
Email and chat cover most use cases, but Uptime Kuma’s real power is integration with virtually any service through generic webhooks and push providers. Webhooks trigger automated workflows (n8n, Zapier), log incidents to databases, page on-call engineers (PagerDuty, Opsgenie) and feed automation platforms. Push services like Pushover deliver alerts to your phone’s lock screen without email or chat apps.
A webhook is an HTTP request Uptime Kuma sends to a URL when a monitor changes state. Any modern platform that accepts HTTP can be connected.
{"Authorization": "Bearer token"}| Field | Description |
|---|---|
msg | Human-readable alert: [My Website] [DOWN] Connection failed |
heartbeat | monitorID, status (0=down, 1=up), time, msg, ping, duration |
monitor | id, name, url, type |
Use template variables {{msg}}, {{heartbeat}}, {{monitor}} in custom body to reshape payload.
Dedicated push notification service. Alerts direct to phone/tablet. Customisable priority, sounds, quiet hours, delivery receipts. App costs approx. £5 one-off per platform.
Tip: set Pushover priority to High or Emergency for critical monitors. Emergency repeatedly alerts until acknowledged — perfect for production UK shops where every minute of downtime counts.
Different monitors can use different channels. WordPress site might only need email + Slack, while payment gateway monitor warrants email + Telegram + Pushover + PagerDuty.
90+ notification channels included
Webhooks, Pushover, PagerDuty, Slack, Discord, email — all channels available on SmartXHosting Uptime Kuma Hosting for £1/month.
View Uptime Kuma HostingQ: What is a webhook notification?
A: HTTP POST to a URL when a monitor changes state. JSON payload with monitor, status, message, heartbeat. Any HTTP-capable service can react.
Q: Connect Uptime Kuma to n8n/Zapier via webhook?
A: Create webhook trigger in n8n/Zapier, copy URL. In Uptime Kuma: Notifications › Setup Notification › Webhook, paste URL, Content Type JSON, Test, Save.
Q: What is Pushover?
A: Mobile app (one-off £5) delivering push notifications. Instant mobile alerts via User Key + Application Token.
Q: How many channels does Uptime Kuma support?
A: 90+ including email, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Teams, webhooks, Pushover, PagerDuty, Opsgenie, ntfy, Signal, Apprise.
Q: Which channels to use?
A: Solo: email + Telegram/Pushover. Small team: email + Slack/Discord. Business: email + Teams + PagerDuty. Automation: webhook to n8n/Zapier.