Self-Host Uptime Kuma in 1 Click on Hostinger VPS

Introduction

Tired of paying for uptime monitoring services? Uptime Kuma is a beautiful, self-hosted monitoring tool that's completely free. And with Hostinger's 1-click installation, you can have it running in minutes.

What is Uptime Kuma?

Uptime Kuma is a fancy self-hosted monitoring tool that rivals paid services like UptimeRobot. It offers:

Beautiful UI — Modern, responsive dashboard
Multiple protocols — HTTP(s), TCP, DNS, Docker, and more
Instant notifications — Telegram, Discord, Slack, Email, and 90+ other services
Status pages — Public status pages for your users
Multi-language — Supports many languages out of the box

Why Self-Host Your Monitoring?

Self-hosting your uptime monitor gives you:

Unlimited monitors — No per-check pricing
Data ownership — Your monitoring data stays on your server
Customization — Modify check intervals, timeouts, and more
No vendor lock-in — Switch hosting providers anytime

Video Tutorial

Watch the complete setup guide:

Quick Setup Steps

Get a Hostinger VPS — KVM 1 is sufficient for monitoring
Select Uptime Kuma Template — Choose it from the OS/App templates
Configure Domain (Optional) — Point your subdomain to the VPS
Create Admin Account — Access via IP or domain and set up your account
Add Monitors — Start monitoring your websites and services

What You Can Monitor

Uptime Kuma supports monitoring:

Websites (HTTP/HTTPS)
APIs (with custom headers and body)
TCP ports
DNS resolution
Docker containers
Game servers
And much more...

Setting Up Notifications

Uptime Kuma supports 90+ notification services. Popular options:

Telegram — Instant mobile notifications
Discord — Webhook to your server
Email — Via SMTP
Slack — Team notifications

Conclusion

Uptime Kuma gives you professional-grade monitoring without the monthly fees. Hostinger's 1-click deployment removes the complexity—just deploy and start monitoring!