Knowledge Base

Creating a Domain Name

You’ll be able to track domain name availability as well as the status and expiration dates of SSL certificates. You’ll be able to set up notifications to inform you of any expirations. You can follow the steps below to set up a new domain name.

Step 1: Navigate to the Create Domain Name Button

1.1 Once on the Domain Names page, you’ll see a + Create Domain Name button near the top right corner. Click it.

Step 2: Enter The Required Information

2.1 Enter a name for your domain. Choose a name that is easy to recognize. This name is for your own personal use; it does not need to be the official website name.
2.2 Enter the actual domain name that you wish to monitor. 
2.3 You’ll have the option to click the Advanced Settings button to configure notifications.
2.4 You’ll have the option to set up notifications to inform you of domain name expirations. Select the notification handler/s you wish to use for this and select how many days before the expiration you would like to be notified. To create a notification handler, you can consult our documentation here.
2.5 You’ll have the option to set up notifications to inform you of SSL Certificate expirations. Select the notification handler/s you wish to use for this and select how many days before the expiration you would like to be notified.
2.6 You’ll have the option to associate this domain with a project. To create a project, you can consult our documentation here.
2.7 Click the Create button to create your new domain.

Step 3: View the Confirmation Screen

3.1 Once your domain name is created, you’ll see a message on the next screen confirming your domain name creation. Your first website check will likely appear within 24 hours.