Account Setup
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Before getting started, make sure you have:
- Team member email addresses for notifications
- Understanding of your server infrastructure
- Network access from your servers to AlertKick’s monitoring endpoints
Creating Your Account
Section titled “Creating Your Account”- Sign up at app.alertkick.com
- Verify your email address
- Complete your profile with team information
Initial Configuration
Section titled “Initial Configuration”Once logged in, you’ll be guided through the setup wizard:
Team Setup
Section titled “Team Setup”- Add team members and their roles
- Assign appropriate permissions
- Set up team hierarchies
Notification Preferences
Section titled “Notification Preferences”- Configure email and SMS settings
- Set up notification channels
- Test notification delivery
Timezone Configuration
Section titled “Timezone Configuration”- Set your team’s primary timezone
- Configure regional settings
- Set up business hours
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”After completing your account setup:
- Add your first server - See Server Monitoring
- Set up security monitoring - See eBPF Security Monitoring
- Configure alerts and escalation - See Escalation Policies
Support
Section titled “Support”Need help with account setup? Contact our support team at support [at] alertkick [dot] com or check out our complete documentation.